Turning points

  • Witch of Agnesi
    problem

    Witch of Agnesi

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Sketch the members of the family of graphs given by y = a^3/(x^2+a^2) for a=1, 2 and 3.

  • Folium of Descartes
    problem

    Folium of Descartes

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Investigate the family of graphs given by the equation x^3+y^3=3axy for different values of the constant a.