Solve Difficult Math Equation - SuperSamuraiStar

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around simplifying mathematical expressions, particularly fractions, as participants seek to clarify and solve a difficult math equation presented through image links. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and problem-solving strategies.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Mathematical reasoning, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express difficulty accessing the equation from the provided link, suggesting it may be defective.
  • One participant identifies the expression as a fraction and seeks guidance on how to simplify it.
  • A suggestion is made to multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator, using specific ratios to facilitate simplification.
  • Another participant shares a different equation and provides a result of (z^2)/(9x^8), indicating a potential solution.
  • Further advice is given to multiply the expression by itself, simplify by collecting coefficients, and consider expressing it as a partial fraction if necessary.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the simplification methods, and multiple approaches are suggested without agreement on a single solution.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the definitions of terms and the specific forms of the equations are not explicitly stated, which may affect the clarity of the discussion.

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I tried your link. I didn't get any equation, just some fraction. Maybe the link is defective.
 
mathman said:
I tried your link. I didn't get any equation, just some fraction. Maybe the link is defective.
Okay, so it is a fraction, but how do I simplify it.

These are the options?

http://ourworld.cs.com/SuperSamuraiStar/math05b.jpg
 
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you want to multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
To do that, begin by writing the number 1 as the ratio of (x - 2) to its self.
That is , writing
1 = (x - 2) / (x - 2) in the first term


and


1 = (x + 2) / (x + 2) in the second term

will help a lot.
 
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Thanks.

This is a tricky one: http://ourworld.cs.com/SuperSamuraiStar/math15.jpg
 
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Poweranimals said:
Thanks.

This is a tricky one: http://ourworld.cs.com/SuperSamuraiStar/math15.jpg

I got (z^2)/(9x^8)
 
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For the latter one:
Just multiply it by itself, simplify that by collecting coefficients if you can, then put it beneath a one.
You could then simplify or express as a partial fraction as necessary.
 

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