Solve Equation Problem: 2a^(3/2) + (a^2-x^2)^(1/2)

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The discussion revolves around solving an equation involving terms of the form \(2a^{3/2}\), \((a^2-x^2)^{1/2}\), and expressions containing square roots. Participants are attempting to understand the manipulation of these terms and the implications of removing certain components from both sides of the equation.

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  • Participants are questioning how \(2a^{2/3}\) could seemingly disappear from the equation. There is a discussion about whether this term was misprinted or misinterpreted, with some suggesting it may have been confused with \(a^{3/2}\).

Discussion Status

Some participants are providing clarifications regarding the manipulation of the equation, suggesting that removing terms from both sides is valid. However, there is still confusion regarding the specific terms involved and whether a misprint has occurred. The conversation is ongoing with no clear consensus reached.

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There are indications of potential misprints in the original problem statement, leading to confusion about the terms being discussed. Participants are also expressing difficulty in reading the equations as presented.

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Hey there!
I have a few doubts regarding this worked out example in my book,
It goes like this…
Solve 2a ^ (3/2) +(a^2-x^2) ^ (1/2) {(a+x) ^ (1/2) +(a-x) ^ (1/2) }= a^ (2/3) +a{(a+x) ^(1/2)+(a-x) ^1/2}+(a^2-x^2) ^ (1/2)
Well now they say
Hence, removing from a^ ( 3/2) both sides and transposing, we get
a^ (1/2) {a-(a^2-x^2) ^ (1/2) }= {(a+x) ^ (1/2) + (a-x ) ^ (1/2) }x { a-(a^ 2 -x^2) ^ (1/2) }
whence a^ (1/2) = ( a+x) ^ (1/2) +(a-x) ^ (1/2) ;
squaring both sides a= 2a =2( a^2-x^2) ^ (1/2)
anyway it concludes as x= ± ( a√ 3)/2
But the problem is that I can’t understand how could 2a^2/3 suddenly disappear!
Plz help me!
 
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Hey 1/2"! :smile:

(try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)
1/2" said:
… But the problem is that I can’t understand how could 2a^2/3 suddenly disappear!

It's very difficult to read your equations, but I think the answer is that 2a2/3 hasn't disappeared …

a2/3 has disappeared from both sides, which is ok because you can always add or subtract the same amount from both sides (or indeed multiply or divide both sides by the same amount, or raise them to the same power)
 
i am sorry for the mistakes !:-p
I have corrected them . For futher mistake please let post it!:approve:
 
Hi 1/2"! :smile:

(just got up :zzz: …)

First, you don't need ^ if you're using SUP (maybe in handwriting, where different levels aren't clear, but certainly not in typing), and you don't need brackets round (1/2) etc.

Quicker if I do that now …
1/2" said:
Hey there!
I have a few doubts regarding this worked out example in my book,
It goes like this…
Solve 2a3/2 +(a2-x2)1/2 {(a+x)1/2 +(a-x)1/2 }= a2/3 +a{(a+x)1/2+(a-x)1/2}+(a2-x2)1/2
Well now they say
Hence, removing from a2/3 both sides and transposing, we get
a1/2 {a-(a2-x2)1/2 }= {(a+x)1/2 + (a-x )1/2 }x { a-(a2 -x2)1/2 }
whence a1/2 = ( a+x)1/2 +(a-x)1/2 ;
squaring both sides a= 2a =2( a2-x2)1/2
anyway it concludes as x= ± ( a√ 3)/2
But the problem is that I can’t understand how could 2a2/3 suddenly disappear!
Plz help me!

ok, now I think I can see :wink: what's happened …

either you or your book are misprinting "2/3" for "3/2" :rolleyes:

the a1/2 {a that begins the second equation-line is the same as a3/2, which is presumably what it should be throughout.

Does that sort it out? :smile:
 
I'm sorry i don't get it.
 
1/2" said:
… Solve 2a ^ (3/2) +(a^2-x^2) ^ (1/2) {(a+x) ^ (1/2) +(a-x) ^ (1/2) }= a^ (2/3) +a{(a+x) ^(1/2)+(a-x) ^1/2}+(a^2-x^2) ^ (1/2)
Well now they say
Hence, removing from a^ ( 3/2) both sides and transposing …

But the problem is that I can’t understand how could 2a^2/3 suddenly disappear!
1/2" said:
I'm sorry i don't get it.

Well, the a2/3 just after the = sign doesn't seem to match anything else in that equation, so I think it's a misprint for a3/2
 

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