Learn How to Manipulate a Formula to Find 1/(sqr(w^2+4)) in Simple Steps

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The discussion revolves around manipulating a mathematical formula to derive the expression 1/(sqr(w^2+4)). The subject area includes algebraic manipulation and simplification of expressions involving square roots and fractions.

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Can someone show me in steps how to manipulate this formula in attachement to obtain 1/(sqr(w^2+4)? Thanks
 

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The two equations are not equal. Just replace w by any value and you'll see that both equations give different answers.
 
The best you can really get is:

[tex]\frac{\sqrt{4-w^2}}{w^2+4}[/tex]
 
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You must have made a typo. The expression should be,

[tex]\sqrt{\left(\frac{2}{w^2+4}\right)^2+\left(\frac{w}{w^2+4}\right)^2}[/tex]
 
Mentallic said:
You must have made a typo. The expression should be,

[tex]\sqrt{\left(\frac{2}{w^2+4}\right)^2+\left(\frac{w}{w^2+4}\right)^2}[/tex]

Hmm, that's quite possible. Then how to get that solution?
 
Well I can't just give you the answer, you need to show an attempt at solving the problem first.

But I can give you some hints, you can most certainly find the answer by using a combination of these rules:

[tex]\sqrt{\frac{a}{b}}=\frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}}[/tex]

[tex]\sqrt{a^2b}=|a|\sqrt{b}[/tex] (the |a| means the positive of a, but remember that for any real number n, n2 is always positive).

[tex]\frac{a}{c}+\frac{b}{c}=\frac{a+b}{c}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{\sqrt{a}}{a}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{a}}[/tex]


Good luck! :smile:
 
Hello, I am sorry but it just does not work. What am I doing work? Thanks
 

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You're adding fractions, but you're multiplying numerators.
 
AAA, stupid me:) Thanks
 

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