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The discussion revolves around a mathematical problem involving the expansion of cubic expressions. The original poster is attempting to understand a specific development problem related to the expression (x + y + 2z)³ - (y + 2z - x)³ - (2z + x - y)³ - (x + y - 2z)³, and is comparing their solution to that provided in a reference book.

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  • The original poster describes their approach using the cube development formula and expresses confusion over the different method used in the reference book. They detail their attempts at solving the problem and seek clarification on the reference book's approach.

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Participants are engaged in clarifying the formulas for cubic expansions. Some members confirm the correctness of the formulas mentioned, while the original poster acknowledges a mistake in their understanding and expresses gratitude for the assistance received. The discussion is productive, with participants exploring different methods without reaching a definitive consensus on the preferred approach.

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The original poster mentions challenges with language and mathematics, which may affect their understanding of the problem and the solutions discussed. There is an indication of a learning environment where participants are encouraged to ask for help and clarification.

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Homework Statement



I'm learning mathematics in Japanese, so maybe my English is not correct to discribe what I want to mention.
I'm struggling a development probloem below

( x + y + 2z)3 – ( y + 2z – x)3 – ( 2z + x – y )3 – ( x + y – 2z )3

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I used cube development formula like a3 + b3= ( a+ b )3 -3ab( a + b)

The Attempt at a Solution


Homework Statement



I solved this problem, but the answer of my reference book used another way to solve it. Then, I can't understand that way.

My attempt at a solution is below

transpose   {x + y + 2z}3 - { y+2z - x }3=P,
{ 2z + x - y }3 + { x + y - 2z}3=Q

P=[{( y+2z) + x } - {( y + 2z) - x}]3 + 3{( y + 2z ) + x}{( y + 2Z) - x}{( y + 2z + x) - ( y + 2z - x)}
=(2x)3 + 3{( y + 2z )2 - x2} ・2x
=8x3 + 6x( y2 + 4yz + 4z2 - x2)
=8x3 - 6x3 + 6xy2 + 24xyz + 24z2x
=2x3 + 6xy2 + 24z2x - 24xyzQ=[{ x -( y - 2z)} + { x + ( y - 2z)}]3 - 3{ x - ( y - 2z)}{ x + ( y - 2z)}×( x - y + 2z + x + y -2z)
=(2x)3 - 3{ x2 - ( y - 2z)2}・2x
=8x3 - 6x( x2 - y2 + 4yz - 4z2)
=2x3 - 6xy2 + 24z2x - 24xyz

thus,

P-Q=( 2x3 + 6xy2 + 24z2x + 24xyz) - ( 2x3 + 6xy2 + 24z2x - 24xyz)
   =48xyz

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I solved this problem like above, but the answer of the reference book is different from mine.
I can't this way to solve this problem. Please help me.

The answer of reference book is below

transpose   {x + y + 2z}3 - { y+2z - x }3=P,
{ 2z + x - y }3 + { x + y - 2z}3=Q

P={( x + y + 2z) - ( y + 2z - x)}{( x + y + 2z)2 + ( x + y +2z )( y + 2z - x) + ( y + 2z - x)2}
=2x{ x2 + 2x( y + 2z) + ( y + 2z)2 + ( y + 2z)2 - x2 + (y + 2z)2 - 2x( y + 2z) + x2}
=2x{3( y + 2z)2 + x2}

Q={(2z + x - y) + ( x + y - 2z)}{(2z + x - y)2 - ( 2z + x - y)( x + y - 2z) + (x + y - 2z)2}
=2x{(2z - y)2 + 2x(2z - y) + x2 - x2 + (2z - y)2 + (2z - y)2 - 2x( 2z - y) + x2}
=2x{3(2z - y)2 + x2}

thus,

P-Q=2x{3(y + 2z)2 + x2 - 3( 2z - y)2- x2}
=6x・8yz=48xyz
the answer is same to my result, but the way to solve this problem is different. I want to understand the solving way of reference book. Please help me.
 
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The reference book is using the rule

[tex]a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2+ab+b^2)[/tex]

and

[tex]a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2-ab+b^2)[/tex]
 
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Mentallic said:
The reference book is using the rule

[tex]a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2+ab+b^2)[/tex]

and

[tex]a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2-ab+b^2)[/tex]
You mean

[tex]a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)[/tex]

and

[tex]a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)[/tex]
 
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haruspex said:
You mean

[tex]a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)[/tex]

and

[tex]a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)[/tex]

Yeah :biggrin:
 
I noticed that, but I could find my mistake

Yes, that formula is true. I found that the first comment has a little mistake. But, I could find my mistake by the comment. I'm grateful for two members, thank you very much.
I'm poor at English and also mathematics, so if you advise me when I ask for help, I'll be really grateful for that.
 

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