Finding the constants in an expression

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The discussion revolves around solving a set of equations involving two unknowns, n and k, derived from two known value series: A1, B1, C1 and A2, B2, C2. The context includes mathematical reasoning related to the manipulation of these equations.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents two equations based on known values and seeks a method to solve for the unknowns n and k.
  • Another participant suggests that the equations can yield a function k=k(n) and implies that a specific relationship can be derived, which may only be solvable numerically.
  • A third participant notes that the variable γ is defined as the ratio of B1 to B2.
  • A later reply expresses disappointment that a straightforward solution may not exist, indicating a sense of uncertainty about the problem's solvability.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on a method for solving the equations, and uncertainty remains regarding the existence of a straightforward solution.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights potential limitations in solving the equations, including the reliance on numerical methods and the implications of the derived relationships.

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I have a problem with this formula:
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I have two known value series: A1, B1, C1 and A2, B2, C2.
That gives me two equations with two unknowns n and k.
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More readable versions of the two equations:
$$A_1 = \sqrt[n]{\frac{B_1} k + C_1^n}$$
and
$$A_2 = \sqrt[n]{\frac{B_2} k + C_2^n}$$
Does anyone have a clue how to solve this?
 

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ArnoldEdv said:
I have a problem with this formula:
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I have two known value series: A1, B1, C1 and A2, B2, C2.
That gives me two equations with two unknowns n and k.
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Does anyone have a clue how to solve this?
You get a function ##k=k(n)## from the equations and then ##A_1^n-C_1^n=\gamma (A_2^n-C_2^n)## which I assume can only be solved numerically.
 
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note: ##\gamma=\frac{B_1}{B_2}##.
 
Thank you for your answers.
I was hoping that there was some way of solving this equation that I didn't know of.
Probably there isn't.
 

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