Solve for XYZ Given LMN: 0.5839, 0.1682, 0.2477

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The discussion revolves around how to derive the values of XYZ from the given LMN values (0.5839, 0.1682, 0.2477) using a specific equation. Participants explore the notation and clarify the relationships between the variables.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to find XYZ given LMN values and provides an equation involving T, X, Y, and Z.
  • Another participant suggests that if T is known, X can be calculated by rearranging the equation involving LMN.
  • There is confusion regarding the notation "= (L) 0.5839" and whether it implies multiplication or represents a value.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the meaning of the brackets and the notation used for LMN.
  • A participant clarifies that L does not represent a number in the equation but is used to denote the need to derive XYZ from the LMN values.
  • Another participant suggests rephrasing the notation to avoid confusion, indicating that LMN are simply labels for the values provided.

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Participants generally agree that LMN are labels for the values and not variables in a multiplication context. However, there remains some confusion regarding the notation and its implications, indicating a lack of consensus on clarity.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in notation clarity and the potential for misinterpretation of variable relationships. There are unresolved questions about the notation used in the equations.

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From the equation below,
how do we get the XYZ if the only numbers given are the LMN (0.5839, 0.1682, 0.2477)?
Thank you!

X = 1.57
Y = 5.45
Z = 3.70

T = (1/X+1/Y+1/Z)*100 = 109.0699

A = (1/ (X*T))*100 = (L) 0.5839
B = (1/ (Y*T))*100 = (M) 0.1682
C = (1/ (Z*T))*100 = (N) 0.2477
 
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I'm not sure if I understand your notation.

If you know (1/ (X*T))*100 = 0.5839 and T = 109.0699 then you can get X simply by multiplying both sides with X/0.5839. The other two variables work the same way.
 
mfb said:
I'm not sure if I understand your notation.

If you know (1/ (X*T))*100 = 0.5839 and T = 109.0699 then you can get X simply by multiplying both sides with X/0.5839. The other two variables work the same way.

Hi already edited my post. This clears everything? Thanks!
 
What does "= (L) 0.5839" mean? Is that a multiplication of L and 0.5839? Does that mean L has this value?
 
mfb said:
What does "= (L) 0.5839" mean? Is that a multiplication of L and 0.5839? Does that mean L has this value?

LMN is just like XYZ variables.
 
That doesn't answer my question. Is it a multiplication or something else?
Why are there brackets?

I just don't understand the notation.
 
mfb said:
That doesn't answer my question. Is it a multiplication or something else?
Why are there brackets?

I just don't understand the notation.

I see, my bad! L doesn't represent any numbers from the equation and that's not multiplication. I just put L so that I can tell people that I need to get the XYZ from those numbers 0.5839, 0.1682, 0.2477, LMN are just labels for these numbers. No other significant role in the equation.

Sorry for making a mess in the equation!
 
antienor said:
I see, my bad! L doesn't represent any numbers from the equation and that's not multiplication. I just put L so that I can tell people that I need to get the XYZ from those numbers 0.5839, 0.1682, 0.2477, LMN are just labels for these numbers. No other significant role in the equation.
Then you should write this as L = 0.5839, M = 0.1682, and N = 0.2477. When you write LMN or XYZ, most people would interpret these as L * M * N or X * Y * Z
 

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