Suppose , and .

A. Find the gradient of .

Note: Your answers should be expressions of x and y; e.g. "3x - 4y"

B. Find the gradient of at the point .

Note: Your answers should be numbers

C. Find the directional derivative of at in the direction of .

Note: Your answer should be a number

D. Find the maximum rate of change of at .

Note: Your answer should be a number

E. Find the (unit) direction vector in which the maximum rate of change occurs at .

Note: Your answers should be numbers

You can earn partial credit on this problem.