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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.
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


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.