How Do You Solve for g in the Equation a = 1/(1+C) g sin θ?

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The equation a = 1/(1+C) g sin θ is discussed with a focus on rearranging it to solve for g. The initial attempt suggests g = (a + c)/sin θ, but there is confusion regarding the relationship between g and sin θ. Clarification reveals that the equation should be interpreted as a = (1/(1+C)) * g sin θ. The correct rearrangement leads to g = (a + aC)/sin θ. This highlights the importance of understanding the multiplication of g and sin θ in the equation.
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1. The problem statement.


a = 1/(1+C) g sine pheta


Rearrange equation to solve for g.


My attempt of the solution is:


g = (a+c)/sine pheta

What confuses me is whether or not g sine pheta are all clumped together or if it's just g x sine pheta. Thanks!
 
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Well gsinθ = g*sinθ

although I can't tell if your question is


a = \frac{1}{(1+C)g sin \theta} \ or \ a=\frac{1}{1+C}* gsin \theta
 
Ah, ok, thanks. It's the second one.
 
Ah, ok, thanks. It's the second one.
if so, then:


einsteinette said:
g = (a+c)/sine pheta

that's not correct,

<br /> \ a=\frac{1}{1+C}* gsin \theta

\ a{(1+C)}=gsin \theta
\ {(a+aC)}= gsin \theta
then
\ g=\frac{a+aC}{sin \theta}<br />
 
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