Can Bi-Quadratic Equations Be Represented in 3-Dimensional Graphs?

[Windseaker]

Trying to solve a bi-quadratic eq. so I can graph in in x and y , but Z means this is a 3-D graph? , is it possible to have a overlapping graph or any ideas?? X= +100 &-100

Z= a + bX + cX² + dY + eY² + fXY

 

[mathman]

Trying to solve a bi-quadratic eq. so I can graph in in x and y , but Z means this is a 3-D graph? , is it possible to have a overlapping graph or any ideas?? X= +100 &-100

Z= a + bX + cX² + dY + eY² + fXY

The equation Z= represents a surface in 3 space, as a function of X and Y. What are you trying to solve?

 

[Windseaker]

Im trying to break the equation into two parts to graph on a two dimensional axis or overlap the two on one graph, any ideas on dividing the equation into two??

 

[Unrest]

Im trying to break the equation into two parts to graph on a two dimensional axis or overlap the two on one graph, any ideas on dividing the equation into two??

It depends what you what to show. You could make a contour plot in the xy plane. Or take a slice along some other plane. Just set x or y to a constant and it becomes a 2D graph.

 

[Windseaker]

too easy, thank you