Algebra Q (reposting with corrected notations)

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The discussion focuses on solving for probabilities A and B under the constraints of the equations AN + BL = 1, (1 - A)^(M-1) x = k, and (1 - B)^(M-1) y = k. It is established that in the limit as N, L, and M approach infinity, the solutions for A and B can be expressed as A = 1 - (x/k)^(1/(M-1)) and B = 1 - (y/k)^(1/(M-1)). These formulations provide a clear method for determining A and B based on the values of x, y, and k.

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Is there a way to solve for A and B which are probabilities when:

AN + BL = 1
(1 - A)^(M-1) x = k
(1 - B)^(M-1) y = k

It s ok to solve it for the limit case as N, L, and M go to infinity.
 
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I'm not sure what you're looking for, but [tex]A=1-\sqrt[M-1]{\frac{x}{k}}[/tex] and [tex]A=1-\sqrt[M-1]{\frac{y}{k}}[/tex]...
 

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