Could anyone show me the steps on how to solve this? 2xy/X^2 = Px/8
H hobolo New member Joined Feb 26, 2011 Messages 2 Feb 26, 2011 #1 Could anyone show me the steps on how to solve this? 2xy/X^2 = Px/8
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,339 Feb 26, 2011 #2 Is "X" the same as "x"? No fari switching int eh middle fo teh problem. Is "P" intended, or is that a typo of some sort. Personally, I think "cross multiply" should not exist. 1) Promise x is NOT zero (0). 2) Multiply both sides by x^2. 3) Multiply both sides by 8. Done. Never "cross multiply" again.
Is "X" the same as "x"? No fari switching int eh middle fo teh problem. Is "P" intended, or is that a typo of some sort. Personally, I think "cross multiply" should not exist. 1) Promise x is NOT zero (0). 2) Multiply both sides by x^2. 3) Multiply both sides by 8. Done. Never "cross multiply" again.
D Deleted member 4993 Guest Feb 26, 2011 #3 tkhunny said: Never "cross multiply" again. Click to expand... Deniss Hear that.....
D Denis Senior Member Joined Feb 17, 2004 Messages 1,707 Feb 27, 2011 #5 Subhotosh Khan said: tkhunny said: Never "cross multiply" again. Click to expand... Deniss Hear that..... Click to expand... YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS......keep cross-multiplying everyone: MUCH EASIER
Subhotosh Khan said: tkhunny said: Never "cross multiply" again. Click to expand... Deniss Hear that..... Click to expand... YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS......keep cross-multiplying everyone: MUCH EASIER