Simple factoring that i can't do

[gillyr2]

I need to solve for T1. the problem is a tension problem with a chandelier, but i have found all the equations to solve for the T1. I solve for T1 but the computer says its wrong. here are the equations and my answer. please help


(T1*cos(x1))/cos(x2) = (mg - T1*sin(x1))/sin(x2)

i keep getting

(cos(x2)mg)/2(sin(x2)cos(x1)+cos(x2)sin(x1)) = T1

x's are angles. someone pleas ehelp

 

[savelieffd]

well i got (0.5*mg*sin(x2))/cos(x1))=T1.

 

[gillyr2]

can anyone verify this because i only get one shot left

 

[savelieffd]

hmmm, I am sorry bout that, do you know what they mean by multiplicative factor?

 

[gillyr2]

i don't know but i haven't entered in your answer yet. i just want to make sure because i only have one chance left

 

[gillyr2]

someone please help me

 

[AFG34]

i get:
T1 = mg / (cos(x1)*tan(x2)+sin(x1))

let me know if its correct.

 

[gillyr2]

AFG34, you got it right. thanks

cna i ask how you did that?

 

[AFG34]

first you multiply both sides by sin(x2); this gets rid of the fraction in the right side, and the left side reduces to T1*cos(x1)*tan(x2). Then you just bring the Tensions to one side and factor them out.