B Addition, multiplication, divison and subtraction of error

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The discussion focuses on error propagation in mathematical operations involving two variables, p and q, expressed as p=x±δx and q=y±δy. The participants seek to understand how to calculate the error in R, defined as R=p+q, p-q, p/q, and pq, using standard error propagation methods. There is some confusion regarding the notation, with one participant noting that R cannot represent multiple operations simultaneously without clarification. The conversation highlights the need for clear definitions and proper notation in mathematical expressions. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of understanding error propagation in various mathematical contexts.
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If given two variable of the form p=x±δx and q=y±δy where δx and δy are the error obtained while measuring p and q and x and y are it's absolute value obtained.
We define R=p+q,p-q,p/q,pq
In each of this case I want to know what will be the error in R.(e.g δR)
Thank you
 
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Apashanka said:
We define R=p+q,p-q,p/q,pq
Mathematically, this doesn't make much sense. I get what you're trying to say, but R can't simultaneously be the sum, difference, product, and quotient of two values.
 
Mark44: I believe the question is for .four cases.
 
mathman said:
Mark44: I believe the question is for .four cases.
Yes, I understand that, but IMO R=p+q,p-q,p/q,pq is an abuse of notation where there is no explanation that this is shorthand.
 
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