Can someone show me how this is solved algebraically

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The discussion centers on algebraically demonstrating the transformation from one equation to another, specifically involving the expression \((\frac{u'+v}{1+vu'/c^2})^2\). Participants suggest multiplying out the numerator and finding a common divisor, utilizing algebraic rules such as \(\sqrt{\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}}\) and \(\frac{\frac{a}{b}}{\frac{c}{d}} = \frac{ad}{bc}\). The final expression derived is \((u'^2 + 2u'v + v^2)/((u'^2 v^2)/c^4) + (2((u'v)/c^2) +1\), which is confirmed as correct by the contributors.

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Homework Statement


I need to show how the first equation gives the second equation algebraically
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Homework Equations



I've tried multiple methods such as rationalizing the denominator with no avail.

The Attempt at a Solution



Any help will be greatly appreciated,

Thanks.
 
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chris_0101 said:

Homework Statement


I need to show how the first equation gives the second equation algebraically
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Homework Equations



I've tried multiple methods such as rationalizing the denominator with no avail.

The Attempt at a Solution



Any help will be greatly appreciated,

Thanks.

Multiply out the numerator of that mess over c^2. Then find a quick common divisor. Then use the rules :

\sqrt{\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}}

and

\frac{\frac{a}{b}}{\frac{c}{d}} = \frac{ad}{bc}
 
I'm not sure what you mean by "multiply out the numerator of that mess over c^2"?
 
chris_0101 said:
I'm not sure what you mean by "multiply out the numerator of that mess over c^2"?

The quantity (\frac{u'+v}{1+vu'/c^2})^2
 
yea, but how does one multiply out the numerator?
do you mean like this:
(a/b)/c = (a/b)*(1/c)
 
chris_0101 said:
yea, but how does one multiply out the numerator?
do you mean like this:
(a/b)/c = (a/b)*(1/c)

...

(\frac{u'+v}{1+vu'/c^2})^2 = (\frac{u'+v}{1+vu'/c^2})(\frac{u'+v}{1+vu'/c^2})

Now some simple bedmas and you're done...
 
This is what I got:

(u'^2 + 2u'v + v^2)/((u'^2 v^2)/c^4) + (2((u'v)/c^2) +1

Is this right?
 

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