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The discussion revolves around a problem involving geometric relationships, likely in the context of triangulation or similar triangles, where the original poster has derived two equations and solved them simultaneously to arrive at a specific distance. They are seeking a potentially simpler method to achieve the same result.
The conversation is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods and questioning the assumptions behind the original approach. There is no clear consensus on the best method, and some participants are encouraging the original poster to share their work for further analysis.
There is mention of a peer suggesting that the original poster is overthinking the problem, which introduces a layer of uncertainty regarding the perceived complexity of the solution. The original poster's reluctance to abandon simultaneous equations indicates a potential gap in understanding alternative methods.
voko said:There is nothing wrong with your method. You might consider the law of sines for an alternative.
memoguy said:Ok, cool. But that would still involve a simultaneous equation.
memoguy said:Ok, cool. But that would still involve a simultaneous equation.
No problem at all. Just that someone I was talking to kept saying that I was over thinking it by solving simultaneous but I just can't see how to get around that.ehild said:Why is it a problem? It is simple to solve. Show what you did.
Introduce the variable y/x
ehild
voko said:I do not think so.
memoguy said:Ohh! How?
voko said:What does the law of sines say?