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    Solving Locus Equation: |z-12i|/|z+36|=3

    Hey, thanks tiny-tim for your time and reply :), since I posted this I've had a good attempt at a solution... Let me know what you think perhaps? (x+40.5)^2 + (y+1.5)^2 = (405/2)^0.5 I did this, as you said, by completing the square: i worked with this equation: x^2 + 81x + y^2 + 3y + 1440 =...
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    Solving Locus Equation: |z-12i|/|z+36|=3

    Hey guys, this is my problem: find the cartesian equation of the locus: |z-12i|/|z+36|=3 So far I've got here: introduce z=x+iy then collect terms gives: √(x2+(y-12)2)=3√((x+36)2+y2) Squaring both sides I get: x2+(y-12)2=9(x+36)2+9y2 This is where I am stumped... I've...
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    How Do You Calculate the Area of the Upper Crescent in Polar Coordinates?

    Never mind then lol. I know its definitely not cylindrical coordinates. Though.
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    How Do You Calculate the Area of the Upper Crescent in Polar Coordinates?

    I get where you have your limits by maximising sin in the range of 0-pi, giving r^2= 2 or 3... I've never done cylindrical coordinates before? We've never encountered them in lessons yet. Worrying
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    How Do You Calculate the Area of the Upper Crescent in Polar Coordinates?

    From my graphing programme, I've found the area should be 4.06-2.139 = 1.921 approximately, if this helps anyone?
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    How Do You Calculate the Area of the Upper Crescent in Polar Coordinates?

    I am asked to consider the following graph: r2=a+sin(θ), where a=2 I have a picture of this plot, which I have attached, We are asked to find the area of the upper 'cresent' of the curve, contained at the top How would I go about calculating that? I've found that if I plot...
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    Is the Sum of Two Fractions Always Between the Original Values?

    I do get it now, i was just expecting it to be more rigorous that's all, as the other stuff I've been looking at is induction etc, i was expecting something along the same lines, that's all. I can do induction reasonably well etc. however, thanks for your time =)
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    Is the Sum of Two Fractions Always Between the Original Values?

    Does anyone else have any ideas? I just can't seem to get my head around it =(
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    Is the Sum of Two Fractions Always Between the Original Values?

    Thanks DonAntonio and mathman for your replies and help. I think I get where you're coming from, but I'm not the best Mathematician in the world (Below 1st year university level Id say)... A little more explanation/algebra would be great... I was thinking, that, if I got my inequalities as i...
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    Is the Sum of Two Fractions Always Between the Original Values?

    Not sure if this is the correct place to put this question, but here it goes (sorry about the vague title, but not sure how to describe it): We are asked to consider two rational fractoins, for example: a/b & x/y We are now asked to do the following: (a + x)/(b + y) Now, we are...
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