What does the equation xyz=0 represent in the region of R^3?

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Homework Statement



Describe in words the region of R^3 represented by the equation or inequality.

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xyz=0

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I'm not really sure how to look at the equation. I would think its just the point (0,0,0). Can someone explain if this is wrong.
 
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Um, (1,0,0) also satisfies the equation. Describe the other points that do.
 
Surely you know "if AB= 0 then either A= 0 or B= 0 or both".
 
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