MHB Find the equation of the conicoid

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To find the equation of the conicoid given by 2x² - y² = z² + 2x - 7 after shifting the origin to (2, -2, 0) and rotating the axes, one must first substitute the new coordinates into the equation. The transformation involves adjusting the variables to account for the new origin and applying the rotation matrix corresponding to the specified direction ratios. The discussion emphasizes the importance of showing prior work to facilitate better assistance from others. This approach ensures that helpers can provide relevant guidance without repeating suggestions that have already been attempted. The goal is to derive the new equation of the conicoid in the transformed coordinate system.
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Find the equation of the conicoid
$$2x^2-y^2=z^2+2x-7$$
when the origin is shifted to
$$(2,-2,0)$$
and the axes are rotated so that the new axes have direction ratios
$$-1,0,1;1,-2,1;0,1,1$$
 
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