= ====> - = 0 ====> = 0 ====> (x - y)*(x + y)*(x + y + 1) = 0 ====> This equation codes 3 (three, THREE) straight lines. 1. One equation is the straight line y = x. 2. Second equation is the straight line y = -x. 3. Third equation is the straight line y = -x - 1.