Math Problem Statement

Find all the values of x, y, and z such that x^2 + 13y^2 + 2z^2 - 6xy - 4yz - 6z + 9 = 0.

Solution

The equation given in the image is:

x2+13y2+2z26xy4yz6z+9=0.x^2 + 13y^2 + 2z^2 - 6xy - 4yz - 6z + 9 = 0.

To find all the values of xx, yy, and zz, we can attempt various strategies including trial solutions or methods like completing the square. First, let's rearrange and attempt simplifications.

The equation is quadratic in terms of xx, yy, and zz, involving cross terms such as xyxy and yzyz, and linear terms like 6z6z. I will attempt to factor or find a structured way to solve this step-by-step. Let me proceed with the algebra and calculations.

The solutions for the variables xx, yy, and zz involve the following two expressions for xx, with yy and zz being arbitrary:

x=3y±4y2+4yz2z2+6z9x = 3y \pm \sqrt{-4y^2 + 4yz - 2z^2 + 6z - 9}

This means yy and zz can be any values, and xx depends on both through the above relationship. To explore specific values, you'd need to assign values to yy and zz, and then determine xx.

Would you like to explore specific values for yy and zz, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. What values of yy and zz can simplify the expression for xx?
  2. Can the discriminant of the square root be non-negative for real solutions?
  3. How does changing the values of zz affect xx?
  4. Can you derive constraints on yy and zz for real solutions?
  5. What happens when y=z=0y = z = 0?

Tip: When dealing with quadratic expressions involving multiple variables, try to simplify cross terms by substituting known values to gain insights.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Multivariable Equations

Formulas

Quadratic equation: ax^2 + bxy + cy^2 + dx + ey + f = 0
Factoring and completing the square for multivariable quadratic expressions

Theorems

Quadratic formula
Methods for solving multivariable quadratic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate or advanced high school (Grades 11-12)