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The discussion centers around the simplification of a mathematical equation related to a model of behavior in experimental psychology. Participants are exploring ways to eliminate the divisor in the equation provided by the original poster.

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  • Estêvão presents the equation V = (a(1+a^n)-Q(1+a))/((a^n)*(1+a)) and requests assistance in simplifying it by eliminating the divisor.
  • Another participant inquires about the origin of the equation, asking if it is related to schoolwork.
  • Estêvão clarifies that the equation is from a mathematical model of behavior, indicating a connection to experimental psychology.
  • A participant shares a potential solution by providing a rearranged form of the equation solved for Q, along with a link to an equation solver, expressing uncertainty about its helpfulness.
  • Concerns are raised about the appropriateness of sharing a link to an external solver, with one participant describing it as "spammy" but still leaving it posted for potential assistance.

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Participants have not reached a consensus on the simplification of the equation, and multiple approaches and perspectives are presented without resolution.

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The discussion does not clarify specific assumptions or limitations of the equation, nor does it address any unresolved mathematical steps in the simplification process.

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Help simplifying an equation - URGENT, PLEASE!

Hello folks,

I'm trying to simplify the following equation:

V = (a(1+a^n)-Q(1+a))/((a^n)*(1+a))

I really need to eliminate the divisor.

Thanks in advance,

Estêvão
 
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LucasGB said:
Hello folks,

I'm trying to simplify the following equation:

V = (a(1+a^n)-Q(1+a))/((a^n)*(1+a))

I really need to eliminate the divisor.

Thanks in advance,

Estêvão

\frac{a(1+a^n)-Q(1+a)}{a^n(1+a)}

Can you say what this equation is from? Is it for schoolwork?
 


berkeman said:
\frac{a(1+a^n)-Q(1+a)}{a^n(1+a)}

Can you say what this equation is from? Is it for schoolwork?

No, it's from a mathematical model of behavior. I'm an experimental psychologist.
 


I tried this. Not sure if it helps. The following link will allow you to try some more things.
Equation v=(a*(1+a^n)-q*(1+a))/((a^n)*(1+a)) solved for q
q = -((a^(n+1)+a^n)*v-a^(n+1)-a)/(a+1)

http://www.numberempire.com/equationsolver.php
 


crash1011 said:
I tried this. Not sure if it helps. The following link will allow you to try some more things.
Equation v=(a*(1+a^n)-q*(1+a))/((a^n)*(1+a)) solved for q
q = -((a^(n+1)+a^n)*v-a^(n+1)-a)/(a+1)

http://www.numberempire.com/equationsolver.php

That's kind of spammy for a first post, but I'll leave it posted in case it helps with the question.
 

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