Solve the problem.The Celsius temperature at a point (x,y) on a large metal plate is given by T(x, y) = 80 + (x + 1)2(y - 2)2 + (x-2)2 .Find the direction of heat flow in the plate at the point (2, 1). Heat flows in the direction of steepest temperature decrease.

A. In the direction 
B. In the direction 
C. In the direction 
D. In the direction 


Answer: D

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