Classify the following quadric surface

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In summary, the conversation discusses the solution to an equation of the form x^2-2xy+2y^2-2yz+z^2=0 by using the hint 2y^2=y^2+y^2 and the property of associativity. It is mentioned that completing the square is not necessary as the terms involved are already squares. Additionally, it is noted that the expansion of (a-b)^2 is a^2+ b^2= 0 if and only if a= b= 0.
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x2-2xy +2y2-2yz+z2=0
hint: 2y2=y2+y2
I thought of replacing 2y^2. But I'm not sure exactly what to do.
Thank you.
 
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Use the given hint allow with the property of associativity to write:

\(\displaystyle \left(x^2-2xy+y^2 \right)+\left(y^2-2yx+z^2 \right)=0\)

Now do you see how to proceed?
 
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MarkFL said:
Use the given hint allow with the property of associativity to write:

\(\displaystyle \left(x^2-2xy+y^2 \right)+\left(y^2-2yx+z^2 \right)=0\)

Now do you see how to proceed?

I'm still confused because of the -2xy and -2yz. Is it possible to complete the square?
 
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scolon94 said:
I'm still confused because of the -2xy and -2yz. Is it possible to complete the square?

What is the expansion of $(a-b)^2$?
 
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The point is that you don't need to "complete the square"- those are already squares.

Also [tex]a^2+ b^2= 0[/tex] if and only if a= b= 0.
 

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