Heqi Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Aug 15, 2012 #1 Homework Statement solve for z: y^2+3yz-8z-4x=0Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried to alienate the z I got the answer: z=(y^2-4x)/(3y-8) Last edited: Aug 15, 2012
Homework Statement solve for z: y^2+3yz-8z-4x=0Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried to alienate the z I got the answer: z=(y^2-4x)/(3y-8)
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Aug 16, 2012 #3 Then I presume you realized you had the negative of the correct answer.
Mentallic Homework Helper Messages 3,802 Reaction score 95 Aug 16, 2012 #4 Heqi said: I tried to alienate the z haha first time I've seen anyone describe it that way