Creating a Realistic Cat Drawing Using Functions on a Graphing Calculator

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The discussion focuses on creating a realistic cat drawing using functions on a graphing calculator, with specific challenges related to drawing a sideways ellipse for the cat's eye and eliminating unwanted lines on the cat's face. The user has provided several equations they are currently using but is struggling with the absolute value function and how to adjust the parameters for the ellipse without altering its shape too much. They seek advice on how to effectively manipulate the equations to achieve the desired visual effects. Suggestions for resolving these issues would be appreciated. The conversation highlights the complexities of using mathematical functions for artistic representation.
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Homework Statement


Uhmm i just started this project where i have to make a picture using functions on a graphing calcutator I am doing a kitty kat so far I am stuck on two things once is making a sideways elipse inside the eye so the cat looks more realistic another is getting rid of the lines going through the face of my cat some suggestions to fix these would be nice


Homework Equations


here are the equations i have so far
fyi there are alot
: Clr Draw
: DrawF -sqrrt(18-(x-5)sqd)+6
:DrawF sqrt(18-(x-5)sqd)+4
:DrawF √1.2-(x-3)sqd)+6
:DrawF-√1.2-(x-3)sqd)+6.5
:Line (4,3,5,4)
:Line (6,3,5,4)
:Line (5,5,5,4)
:DrawF -√1.2-(x-7)sqd)+6.5
:DrawF √1.2-(x-7)sqd)+6
:DrawF -abs(5(x-2))+10
:DrawF -3(x-2)sqd)+3.4
:DrawF(-abs(4(x-2))+9.5)/(x≥1.323)/(x≤2.426)* trouble with this one
:DrawF(-abs(5(x-8))+10* work in progress
:Line (7,4,8,5)
:Line (3,4,2,5)
:Line (2,3,3,4)
:Line (8,4,7,4)
:Line (3,4,2,3)
:Line (7,4,8,3)
:DrawF -3(x-8)sqd+3.4
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The Attempt at a Solution


confused with the abs function i did it the way they showed us in the book and it still doesn't work also making a sideways elipse i was told to switch the values that make them move left,right up,down but that would mean i would have to move the thing under the root right?:confused:
 
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what i mean is if i move the root for example the first one -sqrrt(18-(x-5)sqd)+6 if i move root 18 and switch it with -5 wouldn't i have to move the whole root so how could i do that without changing the elipse too drastically
 
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