Describe the Shape of the Graph Of $f ( x , y ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 3 y ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 12 y + 18$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Describe the shape of the graph of $f ( x , y ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 3 y ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 12 y + 18$

• A)Paraboloid
• B)Elliptic paraboloid
• C)Hyperbolic paraboloid
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Assimilation

In cognitive development, Jean Piaget's concept where individuals integrate new information into existing cognitive schemas or frameworks.

Existing Schemas

Mental structures or frameworks that organize and interpret information, influencing cognition and perception.

Egocentrism

In Piaget’s theory, the preoperational child’s difficulty taking another’s point of view.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.