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Old 05-20-2010, 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)
Old 05-20-2010, 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 05-20-2010, 08:16 AM
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that equation equates to the line being linear.
Old 05-20-2010, 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.
Old 05-20-2010, 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
Old 05-20-2010, 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 05-20-2010, 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.
Old 05-20-2010, 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 05-20-2010, 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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