You should have x = +/-[1-a2/b]-1/2sara_87 said:Homework Statement
I made x the subject and i want to make sure i did it correctly
x-b(x2-1)b/2 = a
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
power both sides by -1/b
x(x2-1)-1/2 = (a)-1/b
(1-x-2)-1/2 = a-1/b
x-2 = 1-a2/b
x = [1-a2/b]-1/2
thank you
The equation is trying to solve for the value of x.
The variable a represents a constant or coefficient, while b represents the coefficient of the quadratic term in the equation.
To solve for x, we can use algebraic manipulation to isolate x on one side of the equation. This may involve factoring, using the quadratic formula, or other methods depending on the specific equation.
If the equation has multiple solutions for x, it means that there are multiple values of x that satisfy the equation. In this case, we can use the solutions to find the roots of the equation and determine the points where the equation crosses the x-axis.
No, this equation cannot be solved without using algebraic methods. Since it is a quadratic equation, it cannot be solved with basic arithmetic operations. However, there are online calculators and computer programs that can solve these types of equations for you.