What is the mirror's focal length?

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A concave mirror produces an image twice the size of the object, and adjustments are made to achieve an image three times larger. The discussion involves calculating the distance the object moves when the screen is moved 0.75 m and determining the mirror's focal length. Key equations provided include magnification (M = h_i / h_o = - d_i / d_o) and the mirror formula (1/f = 1/d_o + 1/d_i). Participants suggest using the given data in these formulas to solve for the unknowns. The conversation emphasizes setting up the equations correctly to find the necessary values.
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A concave mirror creates an image on the screen 2x larger than the object. Both objects and screen are subsequently moved in order to create an image on the screen 3x larger than the object. 1) If the screen is moved 0.75 m in this process, how far is the object also moved? 2) What is the mirror's focal length?

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I think the equations are:
1) M = h_i / h_o = - d_i / d_o
2) 1/f = 1/d_o + 1/d_i
where i refers to image, o refers to object

I'm really not sure how to set this up.
 
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You could try putting the given information into the two formulas.
Repeat for the situation after moving the screen and object.
Looks like 4 equations and 4 unknowns, so you should be able to find anything you want!
 
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