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nailer
on Feb 14, 2011
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Formula for love: X^2+(y-sqrt(x^2))^2=1
Isn't the square root of x squared just x?
judofyr
on Feb 14, 2011
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Not for negative numbers. You could also just use the absolute value:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=x^2%2B(y-|x|)^2%3D1
EDIT: Woah. You got your answer at least.
pohl
on Feb 14, 2011
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Exactly. It all comes down to abs.
shasta
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garply
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sqrt(-1^2) => 1
cj
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When you square root things they become + or -
space-monkey
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Not if x is negative.
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