The discussion centers on solving the equation v(x) = 47.8 ⋅ (0.451/x)^(5.39) for v when x is given as 0.02. Participants clarify that to find v(0.02), one simply substitutes 0.02 into the equation without needing to manipulate it further. The confusion arises from the misunderstanding of the term "solve for v," which in this case does not require additional steps since v is already isolated. Logarithmic methods are suggested for solving for x, not for v.
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You didn't state the problem accurately, but if it's asking you to determine v(0.02), then all you have to do is to replace the x on the right by 0.02 and perform the computations. To "solve for v" would be to find an equivalent equation with v alone on one side, but the equation is already of that form, so what you need to do to solve for v is nothing at all.Adam_9333 said:I am little confused, my calculus skills stayed in first year. Do put 0.02 in the x term on the left side of the equation also, and just solve for V?
That would be a good approach if you wanted to solve for x.Adam_9333 said:how do I take the log of both sides, is that the right approach to solve for v?