Visualize plane given by this equation

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To visualize the function represented by the equation Ax + By + Cz - D = 0, it can be rearranged to express z in terms of x and y: z = -(A/C)x - (B/C)y + D/C, provided that C is not zero. This formulation allows for the use of 3D plotting tools, as it effectively reduces the equation to a function of two variables (x and y), making it suitable for visualization in a three-dimensional space. Users can utilize software that supports 3D plotting to create a visual representation of the plane defined by the equation.
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Dear users,

I'm wondering if it is possible to visualize function (plane) given by this equation:

Ax + By + Cz - D == 0

I tried to use Plot3D function, but it allows only 2 variables.

How to do that?

regards
 
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Ax + By + Cz - D = 0
<==> Cz = -Ax - By + D
<==> z = -(A/C)x - (B/C)y + D/C, assuming C isn't 0.
Now you have z as a function of the variables x and y.
 
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