Have I just invented a new axiom?

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A user shared a formula, X = √((X/2Π) * (X*2Π)), while exploring the concept of removing time from Classical Physics, expressing curiosity about its originality. Other participants pointed out that the formula is not an axiom and highlighted its limitations, particularly when x = -1. The discussion revealed that the right side simplifies to √(x²), which equals |x|, indicating that the formula is not unique. Participants also noted that similar expressions already exist, emphasizing the importance of understanding mathematical definitions. Overall, the conversation centered on the formula's novelty and its mathematical validity.
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I doubt it but I was doing some work on trying to remove time from Classical Physics (just for the hell of it) and I came across a formula that made me go "huh, not seen that before, but it's kind of neat."

Just out of curiosity has anyone seen this formula before?

X = √ ((X/2Π) * (X*2Π))
 
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If you mean ##x = \sqrt{\frac{x}{2\pi}x2\pi}##, where's the point?
 
No more than it's an interesting pattern and I thought I'd post out of curiosity as to whether seen it before.
 
Doesn't work if ##x=-1##.
 
Whatever this formula is or where it comes from, it's not an axiom. You should consult a dictionary for a proper definition of that term.
 
Ah a classic example of a tongue-in-cheek post title being met with derision and scorn (it was a play on the classic "HAVE I JUST INVENTED A NEW FORMULA?!" posts you get on things like this.

I am genuinely interested if anyone has seen this pattern before because this is the first time I came across it, and it just seemed kind of neat.
 
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Ah a classic example of a tongue-in-cheek post title being met with derision and scorn (it was a play on the classic "HAVE I JUST INVENTED A NEW FORMULA?!" posts you get on things like this.

I am genuinely interested if anyone has seen this pattern before because this is the first time I came across it, and it just seemed kind of neat.

Yes, it's a neat pattern and formula. But it's wrong. Try ##x=-1##.
 
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Yeah, hubris took hold before I checked it with x = -1
 
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CasualCalculus said:
Just out of curiosity has anyone seen this formula before?

X = √ ((X/2Π) * (X*2Π))
Or in an easier-to-read form:
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If you mean ##x = \sqrt{\frac{x}{2\pi}x2\pi}##, where's the point?

CasualCalculus said:
No more than it's an interesting pattern and I thought I'd post out of curiosity as to whether seen it before.
The right side simplifies to ##\sqrt{x^2}##, which is NOT equal to x. It is true, however, that ##\sqrt{x^2}## = |x|.
 
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It is true that ##|x|=\sqrt{(x/2π)2πx}##, but it is also true that ##|x|=\sqrt{(x/79)79x}## and ##|x|=\sqrt{(x/y)xy}##. This axiom already exists:
##|x|=\sqrt{x^2}##.
 
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