The discussion revolves around using the ParametricPlot function in Mathematica to plot specific equations and understand the parameters and ranges involved. Participants are exploring how to correctly represent linear equations, particularly vertical lines and the relationship between x and y in parametric form.
Participants express disagreement on the correct approach to plotting the desired lines, with some advocating for parametric plots while others argue that a different method is more suitable. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best way to represent the equations in Mathematica.
There are limitations in understanding the intended graphical representation, as participants have different interpretations of how to apply parametric equations to vertical lines and the specific requirements of the plot.
As you show it here, the parametric plot would consist of two points: (6, -2) and (0, 4). Is that what you had in mind?flyingpig said:Homework Statement
On Mathematica.
Let's say I want to plot
y = 4 - x
x = 6, x = 0
flyingpig said:So a parametric equation would be
y = 4 - t
x = t
So I tried ParametricPlot[{y = 4 -t, x = t},{t,0,6}]
But the range (the t values) aer only expanding the y-values.
In that case, I don't think you want to do a parametric plot. What you want to plot are three lines: y = 4 - x, x = 0, and x = 6. For a set of parametric equations, you would have x as a function of the parameter, and y as another (or possibly the same)function of the same parameter, and the graph would be the set of (x, y) values.flyingpig said:No I want to plot the line x = 6 and x = 0, two vertical lines.