Title: [SOLVED] $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 03:38:55 PM UPDATED TO $20!
https://i.imgur.com/x6yURuu.jpg All variables are positive constants. Also, L>mu and M>s_k a) Find formulas for alpha, xi, kappa, and c in terms of the remaining variables that satisfy the inequalities, where the expression for alpha does not involve radicals (roots) b) Find formulas for alpha, xi, kappa, and c in terms of the remaining variables that satisfy the inequalities, where the value of kappa is as small as possible $10 for each part, willing to pay separately. Can use an escrow service. Offer valid until tomorrow, April 23rd! EDIT: Will pay $20 for EITHER a) or b) !!!! Extend deadline until 8pm UTC April 24th. Title: Re: $10 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: FlossinRod on April 22, 2015, 04:08:34 PM When i seen the word Algebra i was ready for the challenge. But this, this is called a headache.
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 04:38:10 PM I know ;)
That's why I'm increasing the bounty to $20 Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: danielca9 on April 22, 2015, 05:06:55 PM this isn't algebra it is physics
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 05:17:36 PM Looks like algebra to me! :)
It's just variable manipulation, no physical meaning. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: danielca9 on April 22, 2015, 05:24:52 PM there is no variants this is alpha physics
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 05:35:55 PM Sorry, I never even heard of alpha physics.
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: erikalui on April 22, 2015, 07:36:11 PM I can do this job and will PM you the results in few minutes. However, I can type those variables but can write them in words instead.
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 07:41:27 PM As long as the answer works I don't care what format it is in.
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Amph on April 22, 2015, 08:11:55 PM don't be scared by all those variables, it may look complicated, but it's pretty easy, just a normal inequality
btw https://www.wolframalpha.com ;D Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: erikalui on April 22, 2015, 08:42:25 PM Completed the task but my head is spinning now ::) Hope the answers are right :)
I sent you a PM. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: bandana on April 22, 2015, 08:46:46 PM lol....When i seen the word Algebra i was ready to die....I just hate maths , physics and history from my childhood....but thanks for this questions now I can challenge my friends ;D
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: erikalui on April 22, 2015, 08:51:33 PM lol....When i seen the word Algebra i was ready to die....I just hate maths , physics and history from my childhood....but thanks for this questions now I can challenge my friends ;D Why hate maths? It is infact the best subject as there is nothing you don't need to memorize anything besides the formulas. This problem (if I got it right) was quite simple but the use of too many variables made it complex. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: raderhamart on April 22, 2015, 08:55:46 PM Completed the task but my head is spinning now ::) Hope the answers are right :) I sent you a PM. Good work i hope you did.But you should have escrow otherwise your hard work at the problem may get wasted. Best Regards. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: bandana on April 22, 2015, 08:56:50 PM lol....When i seen the word Algebra i was ready to die....I just hate maths , physics and history from my childhood....but thanks for this questions now I can challenge my friends ;D Why hate maths? It is infact the best subject as there is nothing you don't need to memorize anything besides the formulas. This problem (if I got it right) was quite simple but the use of too many variables made it complex. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: raderhamart on April 22, 2015, 09:27:20 PM I hate maths due to less guidence....my parents or teachers didn't gave me much guidence so i never practised them and now I still hate it Well, I dont want a debate here but this is very incorrect reason, someone who wants to gain knowledge can't be stopped by such fullish barriers. Remember " Its not your mistake if you were born poor but its your fault if you die poor". Best Regards. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 10:20:39 PM Checking the solution!
Am I correct that you are suggesting the following? k=1 alpha=(u + L)/2uL e =4uL - 1 c=(sk/m - 1)/(1 + 1/(4uL - 1))*2uČL/(u + L)Č EDIT: I still need to check it, but I don't think it will work, since your first three lines contain a mistake... 1/k - 2alpha*u*L/(u + L) <=0; 1/k <= 2alpha*uL/(u + L); k<=(u + L)/2alpha*uL EDIT2: This solution does not work, since for u = 1, L =2, the second (original) equation does not hold. (1+4*1*2-1)*(3)/(2*1*2) - 2/(1+2) = 5.3333... which is not <=0 Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 22, 2015, 11:22:44 PM Bounty still open!!
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: bitspill on April 23, 2015, 04:09:42 AM Don't know if you posted it yourself or not but these guys can't solve it. https://2ch.hk/cc/res/98420.html
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: josef2000 on April 23, 2015, 05:01:35 AM Is the calculation for some purpose? Are you trying to let someone else donyou homework ;)? Or are just trying to have fun when people burn their brain juice away?
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: TriggerX on April 23, 2015, 06:26:55 AM I think I have the answer, can you escrow the funds? Also do you think you can extend the date a few more days?
Edit: Nevermind, I'll just post the answers. Only for part a) alpha = (mu)/[(mu+L)(mu+3L)] xi = 3L/u c = (s_k)(u+L)(u+L)(u+3L)(u+3L)/3L k = (1/[(s_k)/m-(1+1/xi)*c*alpha*alpha*2*L)] + (mu+L)/[2*alpha*mu*L] If it is correct, please send the BTC to this address: 13MLwx49jT4a2SSwD17qu1uaG1sbGMdrzi Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: oxiyusuf on April 23, 2015, 07:30:13 AM Im still confuse with math question, for this one, very difficult for me! Im usually can answer for aljabar question!
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: erikalui on April 23, 2015, 10:31:52 AM Checking the solution! Am I correct that you are suggesting the following? k=1 alpha=(u + L)/2uL e =4uL - 1 c=(sk/m - 1)/(1 + 1/(4uL - 1))*2uČL/(u + L)Č EDIT: I still need to check it, but I don't think it will work, since your first three lines contain a mistake... 1/k - 2alpha*u*L/(u + L) <=0; 1/k <= 2alpha*uL/(u + L); k<=(u + L)/2alpha*uL EDIT2: This solution does not work, since for u = 1, L =2, the second (original) equation does not hold. (1+4*1*2-1)*(3)/(2*1*2) - 2/(1+2) = 5.3333... which is not <=0 I just checked and noticed I substituted a wrong value for alpha and so the result is incorrect. I can see that another memebr has tried solving the equation and if by chance his solution too is incorrect, I can try again. :) Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Agestorzrxx on April 23, 2015, 12:30:17 PM you can use Mathematica to solve this problem, it's not hard.
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: arrowguys on April 23, 2015, 03:03:44 PM the answer is n ^ n + b ^ = c n ^
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 23, 2015, 07:40:18 PM TriggerX,
Let u=1/100, L=2/100, s=1, m=2 Then xi = 6, c = 147/2000000, a = 100/21. In that case the first three inequalities hold, but the last one doesn't. BOUNTY STILL OPEN!!!!! EDIT: I will pay $20 for EITHER a) or b) !!!! Will extend the deadline 24 hours from now. Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: TriggerX on April 24, 2015, 01:23:46 AM xi = 2L/mu
alpha = 1/(1+xi)(mu+L) c = (s_k)/(2*xi*mu*m*alpha*alpha) k=(1/[(s_k)/m-(1+1/xi)*c*alpha*alpha*2*L)] + (mu+L)/[2*alpha*mu*L] Is this correct? Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 24, 2015, 04:24:39 AM TriggerX, this looks extremely close! Still need to carefully check
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: ShetKid on April 24, 2015, 05:58:26 AM I am not Math genius, but in high school we were told that if we had 5 variables and 4 equations for it, then it wouldn't be unsolvable . Wouldn't that be true for this case ?
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: monsterdoge on April 24, 2015, 06:22:31 AM math make me crazy insane lol , goodluck to everyone .
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: bitspill on April 24, 2015, 07:57:27 AM wouldn't be unsolvable May want to rephrase that a bit Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: volatilebtc on April 24, 2015, 03:40:10 PM where is the fund being escrowed ? Show us the proof ?
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 24, 2015, 04:01:53 PM TriggerX did not request an escrow. I'm checking his solution at this moment. If it's good, I'll send the money.
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: monsterdoge on April 24, 2015, 04:21:07 PM so triggerx already won this contest?
Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: Baldassare on April 24, 2015, 04:55:31 PM Yes, TriggerX got an answer. Thanks everyone!
Contest closed. TriggerX, money sent. Would you mind posting the steps to the solution? Title: Re: $20 in BTC for an algebra problem Post by: TriggerX on April 25, 2015, 01:17:48 AM Yes, TriggerX got an answer. Thanks everyone! Contest closed. TriggerX, money sent. Would you mind posting the steps to the solution? It took 30 minutes to figure it out and I don't want to type it all out again haha. If I have time I may post it here again. As for the BTC, I have received it, thanks. |