Question

Write the equation in cylindrical coordinates.

3x^2 − 5x + 3y^2 + z^2 = 5

Answer 1

That squared sign is bugging me. How do I deal with that?

Answer 2

oh no, it's you again :(

Answer 3

Pika pika ^_^ .

Answer 4

\[3x^2 − 5x + 3y^2 + z^2 = 5\] http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=3x%5E2+%E2%88%92+5x+%2B+3y%5E2+%2B+z%5E2+%3D+5

its a squishy lookin sphere :)

Answer 5

lol wow

Answer 6

Ohh that's fine and good but how do I convert it to cylindrical coordinates?

Answer 7

It's an offset ellipsoid.

Answer 8

Complete the square for the \(x\) term first.

Answer 9

http://www.wolframalpha.com/share/clip?f=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427ead844pbf2e

Answer 10

That squared sign is bugging me.

Answer 11

who's fancy now?

Answer 12

butthurt much? lol

Answer 13

@Dido525 Complete the square of the z term.

Answer 14

\(x\) term

Answer 15

I think I got it. Thanks :) .