If you are trying to cancel out the a's, I would multiply both sides of the equation by a.
o/a + h/a = 1
(o+h)/a = 1
o+h = 1a
o+h = a
And if you are using this for a geometery problem, I think there might be an error somewhere. Opposite + Hypotenuse = Adjacent? shouldn't it be B^2 = C^2...
well Curd, I think I have a way you can understand this plainly. First I'll give a simple formal proof and then a more informal one which seems to follow your thinking strategy against the idea that 0.99999... = 1.
Formal but simple proof:
(1/3) = (0.333333333...)
(1/3)*3 =...
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I was bored as heck with my internet down and started scribbling some random math stuff. I'm sure what I've come up with is old news to most but I found some interesting properties in the following proof and I'm curious what my fellow physicsforums users can come up with to see what...
so I just introduced myself to the concept of integration by parts a few days ago, and today for practice I decided to try to redo one of the examples given in a youtube video without the assistance of youtube. That problem was int. (x^2)(e^x) dx, for which the answer is (e^x)(x^2 -2x + 2). So...
If a root n is a perfect square such as 4, 9, 16, 25, etc., then it evaluating the square root quickly proves it is rational. The square root of the perfect square 25 is 5, which is clearly a rational number.
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Sorry for going off-topic, but out of curiosity, where are you from and what was your first language? Your English is pretty good, its at the same level as my second language (Chinese) and I've been studying for 12 years.
I don't think it is college's responsibility to find you a job. One has to be dedicated and search for him/her-self, check his options, show that he/she is a confident individual who can be of use to an employer. Gainful employment rules have some good behind them though. I do think college...
So it sounds like you've stated your concerns to this teacher before. So now you can be pretty sure nothing will come from reasoning with her, so I would contact the dean of physics or dean of student services, or really any administrative body that can overrule any of her bad decisions.There's...
Hi all,
First let me say that I'm not an astrophysicist but that I have some understanding of classical physics. So it has been said that the universe is expanding, but what evidence is there of this other than the fact that things seem to be drifting apart? Since much of the universe is...
micromass: I agree, acting as a group as opposed to individually is much more effective.
And as Shackleford said you better be pretty sure you're right before making accusations, esp. if you want anybody to take you seriously ever again. You started the forum insinuating that your...