ABSTRACT
For simplified visualization, the optimization process is described for an equation with three coefficients (e.g. y = ax2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are coefficients). The three coefficients may be visualized as cartesian coordinates in space. Another coordinate set (or "point") is created by multiplying the first coefficient by 1.1. Still another point is made by maintaining the first coefficient at its original value, and multiplying the second coefficient by 1.1. Continuing this process creates four points, the original plus the three others created by slightly increasing the value of any one of the coefficients (Figure 6.1).
