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For all you number lovers out there, check out this fantastic interactive article that lets readers create their own digital heart using algebra. Here’s a sample:
Like many geometric figures, a heart can be captured in all its curvaceous glory by a single algebraic equation. The equation for a sphere looks simple enough: x²+y²+z²=1. A heart is something more complex:
(x²+((1+b)y)²+z²-1)³-x²z³-ay²z³=0
Enjoy playing with the formula. See if the mathematical muses inspire you. 😉
(And for those who are blocked by the paywall, here’s what the interactive looks like. Pretty accurate depiction of my heart I’m afraid!)