Answer to Question #249192 in Analytic Geometry for moe

Question #249192

Which of the following equations represents an elliptic paraboloid ?

Expert's answer

The equation of an elliptic paraboloid:

"z=Ax^2+By^2"

where A and B have the same sign.

Answer: "z=x^2+y^2+2x"

or "z+1=(x+1)^2+y^2"

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