MATLAB Matlab - graphing multivariable functions

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The discussion centers around graphing two planes in MATLAB to compare their equations visually. The specific equations to be graphed are Z = (-1/4)x + y - 19 and Z = (-1/3)x + (2/3)y - 4. The user seeks assistance with MATLAB code to display these graphs side by side. Suggestions include using the "subplot" function to create multiple plots within the same figure, with an example provided for plotting sine and cosine functions. Additionally, users recommend using "ezplot" or "plot3d" for graphing the specified equations, with guidance on setting the x and y ranges from -10 to 10. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the code structure to facilitate further exploration of graphing other functions in MATLAB.
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I am taking a vector calculus course and am having trouble figuring out how to graph things in Matlab to verify my answers.

Here is exactly what I want to do:
I want to graph side by side two different graphs simultaneously, so I can compare them.

I will give you the equations of the two planes I am attempting to graph side by side. If someone could write the code for me to graph these side by side, then I am sure I can play around with the code and figure out how to graph other functions.

I want to graph side by side the planes:
Z = (-1/4)x + y - 19
and
Z = (-1/3)x + (2/3)y - 4

Thanks in advance!
 
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Anyone?
 
Type "help subplot". This tells you how to plot multiple graphs in the same figure for convenient pictures
 
I have tried that, but I still don't understand how to do it.

If someone could write the code to do what I am trying to do for those two equations I gave, then I would be EXTREMELY grateful.
 
Is this enough? It will show you how to plot two vectors next to each other.

Code:
t = 0:0.01:10;
f1 = sin(t);
f2 = cos(t);subplot(1,2,1);
plot(f1);

subplot(1,2,2);
plot(f2);
 
Awesome! Thanks!
 
Try explot also.

ezplot((-1/4)x + y - 19) I think that should work. If not try
plot3d((-1/4)x + y - 19),x,-10,10,y,-10,10) x and y ranges are -10 to 10
 

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