Expressions Definition and 322 Threads

Homework Statement I'm not sure if you can ask about two questions in one thread; they are very similar. If it's not allowed I can make a second thread and edit this one. Simplify the expressions: 1. sin^3 theta + cos^3 theta / sin theta + cos theta 2. 2-tan theta / 2 csc theta-sec...

Hi again everyone, I have some doubts about the path integral expressions given in Section 9.1 of Peskin and Schroeder (pg 281 and 282). For a Weyl ordered Hamiltonian H, the propagator has the form given by equation 9.11, which reads U(q_{0},q_{N};T) = \left(\prod_{i,k}\int dq_{k}^{i}\int...

Homework Statement Factor 3x (4x-1)^-2 - 6x^2 (4x-1)^-1 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution

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Homework Statement (4x-1)^{1/2}-1/3(4x-1)^{3/2}Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I think the GCF is (4x-1)^{1/2}. So, I get (4x-1)^{1/2}(1+(-1/3(4x-1))) = (4x-1)^{1/2}(-4/3x+4/3) = -4/3(4x-1)^{1/2}(x-1) However, the answer in the book is 4/3(4x-1)^{1/2}(x-1). I've done it several...

Homework Statement I am having some trouble coming up with recursive and closed form expressions of different sequences. I realize helping me with this would pretty much just be giving me the answer, but if anyone could also help me with how to think of the answers that would be nice. 1) Cn =...

i'm not sure whether this is the right place to post this but i need to know what a real value of an expression is. also can anyone tell how i could find the least possible real value of an expression.

In his famous (but unknown to me until recently) 1967 paper,* Richardson showed that the problem of deciding whether a one-variable subelementary expression (an expression involving +, -, *, exp, sin, composition, the constants log 2, pi, and all rational numbers, plus variables x_i) is negative...

I was looking over a problem to make sure I hadn't messed up my arithmetic and I put the term (-SQRT(18-12SQRT(2))/6 into my calculator and it reduced it to (2SQRT(3)-SQRT(6))/6. I found approximate values for these two expressions and they were in fact equal. So my question is, how does one...

Hello. I need finite difference expression of sixth order derivative in h^2. I derived it using Mathematica 6 but when I use the expression there appear a problem. Solution is wrong. I check everythin and realized that only i m not sure about that expression. I ll be appreciated if you help...

Homework Statement There is no problem, ^title^, just a quick question :) The book's answer: \frac{x\sqrt{x}-x\sqrt{2}+2\sqrt{x}-2\sqrt{2}}{x-2}} My answer: \frac{x+2\sqrt{x}-x-2\sqrt{2}}{x+2} I combined like terms in the numerator... at least I think I did it correctly?

I'm asked to evaluate: \int_{-1}^{1} x(x-1)(x+1)dx The problem is that the question doesn't say anything about area, and we have been notified in class that unless otherwise stated, don't express the answer in sq. units. However, I also have a problem that, if this were to find the area...

Homework Statement A car is traveling at 12ms^-1. To the passenger in the car the wind appears to be blowing at 8.0ms^-1 at right angles to the road. What is the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the wind with respect to the ground. Homework Equations I can think of two...

Homework Statement Write expressions for simple harmonic motion (a) with amplitude 10 cm, frequency 5.0 Hz, and maximum displacement at t=0; and (b) with amplitude 2.5 cm, angular frequency 5.0 1/s, and maximum velocity at t=0.Homework Equations \begin{gathered} x(t) = A\cos (\omega t +...

Hi folks, hope somebody can help me understand this one please? Gven an expression i = ia-ic = icorr(exp(n/Ba)-exp(-n/Bc)), we are told that if -n<<Bc then exp(-n/Bc) tends to 0 & the equation becomes i (is approx) = ia = icorr exp(n/Ba). I find that exp(-n/Bc) tends towards 0 if I...

Not really a homework problem... just a general question (this seemed like the place to put it...). Say I have three functions: f,g,h:\mathbb{R}^2\rightarrow\mathbb{R}^3 and an expression along the lines of: \left\langle f(u_1,u_2),g(u_1,u_2)\right\rangle h(u_1,u_2) What...

Cross multiply ... and then multiply by the common denominator... how do you do it do you do it in your head..by cross multiplying or the other way It seems like cross multiplying is less formal ...and I don't know if its 'right' to take the shortcut --since you have to do this...

Homework Statement Rewrite the following expressions without absolute value signs, treating various cases separately where neccesary Homework Equations a-Abs[(a-(abs)a)] the question is do i have 2 answers to this ?

Would it be possible for a symmetric axial vector torque to be equivalent to the shear stress of two uniform rectilinear forces? as they seem to be non-related, but it works out that they should be.

Hi, there is a good expression for \sum_{s}{u_s(\vec{p})\bar{v_s}(\vec{p})} ? Thank you

Here is my problem: (sec 2 x csc x) / (sec 2 x + csc 2 x) -first i replaced the denominator with its identities.. and i got : 2+tan^2 x +cos^2 x but the numerator.. can you just .. i really think I'm doing this wrong.. ugh, and i cannot stand it! Honestly, i would be truly gratful for...

I do not understand these problems; I understand the trig basics (identities, inverses, and a bit more), but I have'nt got a clue of where to start with these: (sec 2 u - tan 2 u) / (cos 2 v + sin 2 v) [ (sec y - tan y)(sec y + tan y)] / [sec y] and this one: cos x - cos 3 x...

1. x/20 = (3/8)-(4/5) 2. solve 3. My attempt as far as I can tell there is no LCM so 3/8 becomes 15/40 4/5 becomes 32/40 (15/40)-(32/40)= 17/40 which equals 8.5/20 which means x=8.5 For some reason I don't think I got the right answer?

Not sure where to post this subject, so if it is in the wrong location please forgive. 1. Restore the parentheses to these abbreviated propositional forms? Q \wedge \backsim S \vee \backsim ( \backsim P \wedge Q ) I got this, but am not sure if it is correct. [Q \wedge (\backsim S)]...

I've been trying to work my way through some of my lecture notes, and have hit this snag. (n.b. I use k_0 \equiv +\sqrt{\vec{k}^2 + m^2}) We have a(q) = \int d^3 x e^{iqx} \{ q_0 \phi(x) + i \pi(x) \} a^{\dagger}(q) = \int d^3 x e^{-iqx} \{ q_0 \phi(x) - i \pi(x) \} To calculate the...

When I want to find the energy in a system containing two points charges q and -q, I can use the following formula: W = -Q\int_{\bf{a}}^{\bf{b}} {\bf{E}} \cdot d{\bf{l}} = Q(V(\mb b) - V(\mb a)) If my reference point is set to infinity, I can rewrite the last expression to: W=QV(\mb r) The...

This isn't really a homework problem. I'm studdying for the AP Physics C: mechanics test by working on practice free response problems that my teacher gave me. My question pertains to a problem in the 1993 set of questions. Let's say, for example, a car moves to the right with a constant...

Hi all, I'm retaking the GRE soon and I keep making stupid algebra mistakes in my calculus problems so I'm going through a textbook from 1965 that is helpful but has me stumped on some problems. I hope someone can steer me in the right direction. 1/(a-b)(a-c) + 1/(c-a)(c-b) +...

Hi, I don know how to go about expanding things such as 3x\sqrt{3x-1} apparently that equals 12x^{2} - 4x i know that 3x\sqrt{3x-1} can be written as 3x(3x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} but i don't know what to do. I can't remeber. Thanks :)

\frac{5x-5y-bx+by}{5x-5y+bx-by} i can't cancel anything i can't factor anything please help

Hi, this isn't a homework question as such, but I'd appreciate some advice as it is a part of a project that I'm doing. I'm trying to write some MATLAB code and need to create a matrix and multiply some value by this matrix ie. R(*)=[cos(*) sin(*) 0; -sin(*) cos(*) 0; 0 0 1] but I'm not...

Homework Statement \frac{5(y-2)}{y+1} x \frac{y+1}{10} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Does this equal 5(y-2)(y+1)/10(y+1) ? Or are there no brackets on that first y+1 ?

[SOLVED] expressions of integers Homework Statement Let n be a positive integer. How many ways can you express a as the sum of positive integers? Order of addition does not matter. EDIT: change "a" to "n" in the second sentence Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Let f(x) be the...

In order to see the problem here, you need to refer to following link: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/TurbineSpeed/Picture402887.jpg I understand how they got the expression in the numerator. What I cannot figure out is how they got the denominator. By their math, (x-4)(x+1) +...

I know how to rationalize most equations when trying to find limits. However, this problem seem give me trouble. (((1+x)^3)-1)/x as x approaches 0 I tried the method of multiplying by the conjugate but it doesn't seem to get me anywhere. Mainly its the cubed (1+x) that troubles me.

How do you find the point where the graph crosses the oblique asymptote?

Homework Statement Sec^2x X cotx --------------------- csc xAlso, if anyone wants to explain cofunction identities and how to use them, to be that would be very much appreciated. Homework Equations The Pythagorean identities as well as the basic identities of trig functions. Any...

I've heard it is possible to prove, that some functions, for example defined with integral expressions, cannot be written with elementary functions (in somehow finite manner). Since I don't have a clue of how these things are proven, I'm now merely asking, that what kind of proofs these proofs...

Homework Statement A vector x in R^2 is rotate twice through an angle theta (it is rotated through theta and again through theta). Find two expressions for the matrix representing this rotation. Verify that these two expressions are equivalent Homework Equations rotation matrix R=[cos...

How do you find an equivalent expression free of trig funtions for g(b)=cos(arctan(b))? :confused:

I'm stuck on how to do this problem My attempt: the answer to the second one is 3x + 2/(x+2)(x-2) Can someone point out my mistake?

<b>I need a brain refresher</b> to see if i have everything straight in quintic and quadratic expressions. The n's in an expression represents how many turns a line would have The amount of (x+1)^2 means a quadratic curve The if the n is odd there are no complex roots Now here is the...

Hi. I know the title is not very informative. Here's what I'm trying to do: I have f(x,y). I want to perform a change of variables to obtain a pre-defined g(u,v). How can I work out the actual expressions u(x,y) and v(x,y) so that it works out (including the Jacobian as well)? I have a...

I have a project in which I need to write a paper on how radical expressions are used in careers. I can think of plenty of careers that use radical expressions, the problem is, no matter how much I research I can't find anything on <i>how</i> they are used. I have tried to find mathematics of...

Question states: Derive an expression for the energy of the bound states of a particle in the one-dimensional well defined by: V(x) = \infinity x<=0 (Region I) V(x) = 0 0<x<L (Region II) V(x) = V_0 x>=L (Region III) And its not been too bad. Up until a point. I know for I \psi(x)=0. In...

yea ok but wait how do u find the inverse of like y=(x)^(1/3) y=3(2)^x whats the formula is not in the book BTW i can't do those equations in latex...

The question states Rationalize each of the following numerators to obtain and equivalent expression. (sqroot(h^2+5h+4) -2 ) / h How do i rationalize the numerator here. I don't remember thanks

{(m^2 +2m -3)/(m^2-4)} / {(m^2 - 2m +1)/(m^2 -1) = {(m^2 +2m -3)/(m^2-4)} x {((m(m-1))/ (m^2 -2m +1)} = [(m+3)m] / [(m +2)(m-2)] does that like rightish? any opinions will be appreciated! ~Amy

hey guys 1st week of my university and i got the painful assignment. I've not touched math from last 4-5 months, so I'm having trouble with few questions. Please help me out, thanks in advance 1- Prove that if x not equal 0, then x + 2x^{2} + 3x^{3} + ... + nx^{n}(1+x) = [ x - (n - 1)x^{n+1}...

How do I approach this problem? give a regular expression for a set containing strings consisting of 0s and 1s where numbr of zeroes is odd... thanks ps: I have tried it with Kleene's theorem, but there is so many possibilities that i get lost