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Old May 20, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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x(y^2) + w(b^2) = z/ b+y

i need to solve this for y+b,

answer needs to be: y+b = f(x,w,z)
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Edit: you could also solve it for y, whichever is easier, wont make a difference really.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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that equation equates to the line being linear.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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why don't you just open your textbook up, the way we teach math in America is very crappy and there's probably an example right there.

Just look for something that's looking for the solution.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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well it looks as if x and w are having a threesome which equals z being pissed and y hooks up with b anyways. that y is an asshole
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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are any of them constants, what are you trying to do? Can the value you need be determined empirically?

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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by marvinp8700
well it looks as if x and w are having a threesome which equals z being pissed and y hooks up with b anyways. that y is an asshole
:bowrofl: Yah, I actually see that now.

Never mind guys, I found an easier way to do it, without using that polynomial at all. Its part of a bigger problem Im trying to solve.

Red X, are you being serious? I know you're an engineer, but damn.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Line7

Red X, are you being serious? I know you're an engineer, but damn.
... Yes?

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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Red X
... Yes?
dont worry, me too


its easy to tell how well someone knows the subject by their statement of the problem
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