Solving a Dumb Math Question: Simplifying Equations with Variables

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The discussion centers on simplifying the equation a=2bc^3 by substituting b with c/f, resulting in a=2(c/f)c^3. The correct simplification leads to a=(2c^4)/f, confirming that c multiplied by c^3 equals c^4. The user expresses confusion about the simplification process and the implications for differentiation, which is a subsequent step in their homework.

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Homework Statement


Ok, so I have a=2bc^3 and b= c/f but I want to get rid of the b's.


Homework Equations



So I know I do a=2(c/f)c^3

The Attempt at a Solution



This is where I get lost (and feel stupid). Does this get simplified to (2c^4)/f? Or, is does it stay the same because the (c/f) is in brackets. I have to differentiate after, which is in itself another problem.
Thanks!
 
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Roscoe1989 said:

Homework Statement


Ok, so I have a=2bc^3 and b= c/f but I want to get rid of the b's.


Homework Equations



So I know I do a=2(c/f)c^3

The Attempt at a Solution



This is where I get lost (and feel stupid). Does this get simplified to (2c^4)/f? Or, is does it stay the same because the (c/f) is in brackets. I have to differentiate after, which is in itself another problem.
Thanks!

The bolded answer is correct. c * c^3 = c^4
 
Booya! Thank you, berkeman!
 

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