Solve Expansion Problem with Vector Math

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the mathematical expansion of a vector expression involving terms related to physics. Participants are seeking clarification on how to manipulate and expand the expression provided, which includes vectors and their magnitudes.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a vector expression and notes that a specific term is less than one due to physical considerations.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of "solving" the expression, implying a lack of clarity in the problem statement.
  • A third participant points out that the expression lacks an equality, suggesting that the problem is incomplete.
  • A later reply clarifies that the goal is to expand the expression rather than solve it.
  • One participant explicitly requests assistance with the expansion of the expression.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to agree on the nature of the task, with some questioning the need to solve while others focus on the expansion. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of the expression and its intended manipulation.

Contextual Notes

There is ambiguity regarding the definitions of the vectors involved and the context in which they are being used, which may affect the expansion process.

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N.B. i can't type the symbol for vector, so instead i will just type vect.

So, how can you solve:

|R - (vect.R' - vect.a)/|vect.R - vect.a| |

the term (vect.R' - vect.a)/|vect.R - vect.a| is less than one due to physics.
 
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What's there to "solve"?
 
You haven't stated what they are equal to.
 
It is asked to expand the expression
 
I need help expanding the expression I posted.
 

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