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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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4장, 문제 4.4.78a

{Use of Tech} Elliptic curves The equation y² = x³ - ax + 3, where a is a parameter, defines a well-known family of elliptic curves.


a. Plot a graph of the curve when a = 3.

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Understand the equation of the elliptic curve: The given equation is y² = x³ - ax + 3, where 'a' is a parameter. For this problem, we need to consider the case when a = 3.
Substitute the value of 'a' into the equation: Replace 'a' with 3 in the equation to get y² = x³ - 3x + 3.
Choose a range of x-values: To plot the graph, select a range of x-values. A common choice might be from -5 to 5, but you can adjust this range based on the desired detail of the graph.
Calculate corresponding y-values: For each x-value in your chosen range, calculate the corresponding y-values using the equation y² = x³ - 3x + 3. Remember that y can be positive or negative since y² is involved.
Plot the points and sketch the curve: Using the calculated (x, y) pairs, plot these points on a graph. Connect the points smoothly to visualize the elliptic curve. Ensure to consider both positive and negative y-values for each x to capture the full curve.

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Elliptic Curves

Elliptic curves are smooth, projective algebraic curves of genus one, equipped with a specified point at infinity. They are defined by equations of the form y² = x³ + ax + b, where the coefficients a and b satisfy certain conditions to ensure the curve has no singular points. These curves have important applications in number theory, cryptography, and complex analysis.
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Summary of Curve Sketching

Graphing Functions

Graphing functions involves plotting points on a coordinate plane to visualize the relationship between variables. For the elliptic curve defined by y² = x³ - ax + 3, one must compute y for various x values, taking care to consider both positive and negative roots of y². This process helps in understanding the shape and properties of the curve.
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Parameter Variation

Parameter variation refers to how changing a parameter in an equation affects the graph of the function. In the case of the elliptic curve y² = x³ - ax + 3, varying the parameter 'a' alters the curve's shape and position. Analyzing these changes is crucial for understanding the family of curves defined by different values of 'a'.
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