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#1 2005-05-27 20:37:22
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Plotting Linear Equations with Three Variables
How would I plot linear equations with three variables?
Here's my own problem:
x + y + z = 6
2x - 3y + 4z = 4
x + 2y - z = 6
In this problem I made, x = 3, y = 2 and z = 1
I have tried downloading some programs but they keep saying my syntax is wrong.
#2 2005-05-27 21:41:45
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Re: Plotting Linear Equations with Three Variables
You have a system of 3 equations here:
From the first one find x, it is
x=6-y-z
put it in the second one:
2(6-y-z)-3y+4z=4
12-2y-2z-3y+4z=4
-5y=-8-2z /*(-1)
5y=8+2z
y=(8+2z)/5
Now put x, y in the third one:
6-(8+2z)/5-z+(16+4z)/5-z=6
6+(8+2z)/5-2z=6
(8+2z)/5=2z /*5
8z=8
z=1
than:y=(8+2)/5=2
and:x=6-2-1=3
There are some other ways to do it- shorter ones :). If you are interested, I can show you.
Last edited by Milos (2005-05-27 21:42:11)
#3 2005-05-27 21:44:25
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Re: Plotting Linear Equations with Three Variables
I think you may have misunderstood me, Milos. I know what x, y and z; I'm looking on how to plot/graph them.
Notice how I said x = 3, y = 2 and z = 1 in my first post?
Cheers,
Kris
Last edited by maths_buff (2005-05-27 21:45:56)
. My apologies