Math Problem Statement

Sketch the points (0, 5, 2), (4, 0, -1), (2, 4, 6), and (1, -1, 2) on a single set of coordinate axes.

Solution

The image asks for a sketch of the points (0,5,2)(0, 5, 2), (4,0,1)(4, 0, -1), (2,4,6)(2, 4, 6), and (1,1,2)(1, -1, 2) on a coordinate axis. These are points in 3D space with the format (x,y,z)(x, y, z).

Let me explain how to plot these points:

  1. Step 1: Identify the coordinate axes. In 3D space, we use three axes:

    • xx-axis (horizontal)
    • yy-axis (vertical)
    • zz-axis (typically perpendicular to the xyxy-plane)
  2. Step 2: Plot each point.

    • Point (0, 5, 2):

      • x=0x = 0 (on the origin for the xx-axis),
      • y=5y = 5 (upward on the yy-axis),
      • z=2z = 2 (outward from the xyxy-plane).
    • Point (4, 0, -1):

      • x=4x = 4 (to the right on the xx-axis),
      • y=0y = 0 (on the xyxy-plane),
      • z=1z = -1 (downward, below the xyxy-plane).
    • Point (2, 4, 6):

      • x=2x = 2 (right on the xx-axis),
      • y=4y = 4 (upward on the yy-axis),
      • z=6z = 6 (far above the xyxy-plane).
    • Point (1, -1, 2):

      • x=1x = 1 (slightly to the right),
      • y=1y = -1 (below the xyxy-plane),
      • z=2z = 2 (outward from the plane).

I can sketch this graph if you'd like me to generate the 3D coordinate plot. Would you like me to create a visual of this 3D plot?


Here are 5 follow-up questions based on this task:

  1. What are the coordinates of the origin in a 3D coordinate system?
  2. How would you describe the relationship between the xx-axis, yy-axis, and zz-axis in 3D space?
  3. What kind of shape do these points form if connected?
  4. How would these points change if translated by (1,1,1)(1, 1, 1)?
  5. What is the distance between the points (2,4,6)(2, 4, 6) and (1,1,2)(1, -1, 2)?

Tip: Always remember to check the signs of each coordinate carefully when plotting points in 3D space!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

3D Coordinate Geometry
Plotting Points in 3D Space

Formulas

None required for plotting

Theorems

None required for basic plotting

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12