Is the equation [itex]x+y+z=0[/itex] the xyz-plane ?(i.e.

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In summary, the equation x+y+z=0 is not the xyz-plane, as it is a two-dimensional equation in three variables. The xyz-plane, also known as the Cartesian plane, is defined as a two-dimensional coordinate system with three perpendicular axes. It cannot be represented by a single equation and is important in mathematics for graphing and analyzing equations in three-dimensional space. The concept of the xyz-plane can also be extended to higher dimensions by adding additional axes.
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Is the equation [itex]x+y+z=0[/itex] the xyz-plane?(i.e.

Is the equation [itex]x+y+z=0[/itex] the xyz-plane?

(i.e. points that are multiples of [itex](1,1,1)[/itex])
 
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Ted123 said:
(i.e. points that are multiples of [itex](1,1,1)[/itex])

This is the description of a line, not a plane. What are the parametric equations that describe this line?

(In any case, you can easily check your work by plugging in (1,1,1) into your equation)
 

1. Is the equation [itex]x+y+z=0[/itex] the xyz-plane?

No, the equation [itex]x+y+z=0[/itex] is not the xyz-plane. It is a two-dimensional equation in three variables and represents a plane in three-dimensional space.

2. How is the xyz-plane defined?

The xyz-plane, also known as the Cartesian plane, is a two-dimensional coordinate system in which a point is located by its distance from three perpendicular axes: the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.

3. Can the xyz-plane be represented by a single equation?

No, the xyz-plane cannot be represented by a single equation. It is a two-dimensional space and therefore requires two variables to define a point on the plane.

4. What is the importance of the xyz-plane in mathematics?

The xyz-plane is a fundamental concept in mathematics and is used to graph and analyze equations in three-dimensional space. It also serves as the basis for many geometric and algebraic principles.

5. Can the xyz-plane be extended to higher dimensions?

Yes, the concept of the xyz-plane can be extended to higher dimensions, such as four-dimensional space. In this case, additional axes (w-axis, for example) would be added to the coordinate system to represent the extra dimension.

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