Suppose the Point $( 2,3 )$ Is on a Curve $C$ Which Is a Level Curve of the Surface

question 269

Essay

Suppose the point $( 2,3 )$ is on a curve $C$ which is a level curve of the surface $z = x ^ { 2 } + 2 y$ . Can it be concluded that the point $( 4 , - 3 )$ is also on $C$ ? Explain.

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