Vertical Sections and Level Curves

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The discussion focuses on finding the vertical sections and level curves of the function z=max(x,y^2) for constants 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical sections are defined as z=f(c,y) where c is a constant, while level curves are represented as c=f(x,y). The key insight is that for the function z=max(x,y^2), the value of z is determined by the greater of x or y^2 at any given (x,y) input. The recommendation is to first analyze the condition where x > y^2 to facilitate sketching the curves.

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I need to find the vertical sections and level curves of the function z=max(x,y^2) associated with the constant 1,2,3,4 so that I can sketch them.

I know given z=f(x,y) then the vertical sections of the function are z=f(c,y) where c is a constant and the level curves are c=f(x,y). I've been able to sketch other problems similar to this but I don't understand the function z=max(x,y^2). Can someone help please?

Thanks!
 
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I recommend first solving where x > y^2. z = max( x, y^2 ) means z is whichever value is greater at any given (x,y) input.
 

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