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    I'm stuck on this question for my final. I need to solve for the lower case r in the equation. Ugh...last week of Algebra 2.
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    Last edited by GT98; 11 April 2005, 20:29.
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  • #2
    ugh.. I hate math

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    • #3
      multiply both sides be R+r, then divide both side by I
      it should be fairly easy after that.
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      • #4
        Not sure but the second line is the same as the first (Subtrat R from both sides, then divide both sides by r.

        I get to [(E over I) - R) = r

        From first line:
        1. divide both sides by E (I/E = 1/(R+r)
        2. Inverse both sides (E/I = R+r)
        3. Subtract R from both sides ([E/I] - R = r)

        Makes sense?
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        • #5
          Hey, that is a funny problem...

          Originally posted by gt40
          multiply both sides be R+r, then divide both side by I
          it should be fairly easy after that.
          Don't forget to verify/mention that I cannot equal 0.


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          • #6
            Neither can R + r.

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            • #7
              I even think E can not be zero.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Umfriend
                Not sure but the second line is the same as the first (Subtrat R from both sides, then divide both sides by r.
                The second line is me setting them up to be multiplied together...thats where I'm stuck
                Why is it called tourist season, if we can't shoot at them?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by GT98
                  The second line is me setting them up to be multiplied together...thats where I'm stuck
                  In that case, that is a good approach. You just need to realise that on the right hand side, you can scratch both R+r expressions.
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                  • #10
                    Actually, it is wrong how you did it. You write:
                    R+r.I = R+r.(E/[R+r]) and it should be:
                    (R+r).I = (R+r).[E/(R+r)]

                    Then, you will see how you can actually write this as
                    (R+r).I = E

                    Divide by I:
                    R+r = E/I

                    Subtract R:
                    r = (E/I) - R
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Umfriend
                      Actually, it is wrong how you did it. You write:
                      R+r.I = R+r.(E/[R+r]) and it should be:
                      (R+r).I = (R+r).[E/(R+r)]

                      Then, you will see how you can actually write this as
                      (R+r).I = E

                      Divide by I:
                      R+r = E/I

                      Subtract R:
                      r = (E/I) - R
                      Like this:
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Umfriend
                        Not sure but the second line is the same as the first (Subtrat R from both sides, then divide both sides by r.
                        Second verse same as the first!

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                        • #13
                          Yes GT98, that's it I think.
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                          • #14
                            Whoa whoa!

                            Let's back up.

                            I don't see what they're looking for. They tell you, in essence:

                            2 * x = 2 * x, solve for x.

                            Are you certain you're including all the information, here?

                            Also, SOME people here need to remember that:

                            R + r * 2 is NOT the same as (R + r) * 2, not even remotely.
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                            • #15
                              somebody is slightly confused.
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