Help concerning a simple operation

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The discussion revolves around an equation involving arbitrary constants A and B, specifically the equation 1 + A = (\sqrt{1 - B})^{-1}. Participants are exploring the implications of squaring both sides of the equation and the resulting expressions.

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  • The original poster attempts to understand the correct manipulation of the equation after squaring both sides, questioning whether to include or ignore certain terms. Other participants raise concerns about the correctness of the original poster's mathematical reasoning and request clarification on the steps taken.

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The discussion includes a mix of attempts to clarify the original poster's reasoning and corrections from other participants. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of the equation, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or understanding of the problem.

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Consider the equation

[tex]1+A = (\sqrt{1 - B})^{-1}[/tex]

A and B are just arbitrary constants.

If I wanted to square both sides, would that be

[tex]2 + A^2 = \frac{2}{1 - B}[/tex]

or do I ignore the 1's and write it as

[tex]1 + A^2 = \frac{1}{1 - B}[/tex]

Thanks! I am just young and wanted to know!
 
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can anyone help me please?
 
"Bumping" a thread in less than 24 hours is against forum rules. You should read the rules.

You math is all completely wrong. I have no idea how you got ANY of what you got.

EDIT: show the steps in how you got from one form to the next so we can see where you are going wrong.
 
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well isn't

(something)^-1 = 1/(something)

or do you mean how we arrive at the first formula? That isn't important, there isn't a derivation, it's just an equation.
 
The right hand side of your final equation is correct, but the left hand side isn't.
 
OP is a sockpuppet of a previously banned crackpot.
 

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