Troubleshooting Solving for m in the T=2*pi*sqrt(m/k) Equation

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To solve for m in the equation T = 2*pi*sqrt(m/k), one can square both sides to rearrange the formula. The correct transformation is m = (T^2)/(4*pi^2*k). The user initially struggled with inputting the equation into a calculator, mistakenly dividing by 2 instead of correctly applying the formula. Proper use of parentheses in calculations is crucial for accurate results. This highlights the importance of careful input when solving equations.
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T= 2*pi*sqrt(m/k)

I try to solve for m, but the numbers are not coming out right, can someone help me?
 
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What's not coming out right? Just square both sides and solve for m.
 
(T^2)/2*pi*k = m doesn't work

(T/2*pi)^2*k = m doesn't work either
 
lol nevermind, i when iw as puttin it into my calculator i was typing in "1/2pi" and it was divide by 2 then multiply by pi. so I had t put parenthesis around it. I was wondering why it wasn't working...
 
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