Quick derivation question Quantum Mechanics

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Homework Statement


Having one of those days where nothing makes sense, here is the derivation:

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how does he get the two circled terms from what he's derived above?

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


I tried substitution but get nowhere I just can't see how the early expressions help in getting the circled expressions.

once again, any pointers in the right direction would be appreciated
 
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Er...isn't it just a matter of multiplying both sides by i \hbar?
 
Fightfish said:
Er...isn't it just a matter of multiplying both sides by i \hbar?

thanks i'll go shoot myself now.

appreciated ;-)
 
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