How Do You Combine Two Equations in Mathematics?

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To combine two equations in mathematics, one can substitute a variable from one equation into another. In this discussion, the equations for uniform circular motion are V = 2 pi(r) / T and V^2 = (r / m)F. By substituting the expression for V from the first equation into the second, one can derive a single equation that can be rearranged to solve for T, the period of motion. Additionally, there is a brief inquiry about dividing fractions, emphasizing the need to understand the proper method for such operations. The conversation highlights the importance of algebraic manipulation in solving equations.
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what is the process for combining 2 equations?
 
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dextercioby said:
What do you mean...??

Daniel.

for example i have to combine These two equations for uniform circular motion and sole for T (the period of the motion)

Eq. 1 V = 2 pi(r) / T

Eq. 2 V^2 = (r / m)F
 
The first one looks familiar,you may want to explain what does the second represent...?

Daniel.
 
dextercioby said:
The first one looks familiar,you may want to explain what does the second represent...?

Daniel.

the original equation is F = m(v^2 / r) but instead that one is solving for velocity squared when r and m are fixed but the question is asking me to combine the two equations and solve for the variable T (time for 1 revolution)

does any1 know how to combine them??
 
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Didn't you pick this up in High School?

Since the left side of an equation equals the right side...

- You have Eq 1 that sez v=...

- And Eq 2 that has a V in it. So substitute one for the other. Now you have one big equation. Then just rearrange it until you have T alone on the left.
 
DaveC426913 said:
Didn't you pick this up in High School?

Since the left side of an equation equals the right side...

- You have Eq 1 that sez v=...

- And Eq 2 that has a V in it. So substitute one for the other. Now you have one big equation. Then just rearrange it until you have T alone on the left.


guess i must have been asleep for that lesson
 
how do u divide a fraction by a fraction? is all u do flip the denominator with the numerator or is there more?
 
No.Compute this:(8:4):(12:6)=...?

It's totally equivalent to:

\frac{\frac{8}{4}}{\frac{12}{6}}

Daniel.
 
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