27 Answered Questions for the topic Math, Algebra, Equation, Problem

Math, Algebra, Equation, Problem

08/01/17

If a+(1/a) = 4 then a^2+(1/a^2)= ?

If a+(1/a) = 4 then a^2+(1/a^2)= ?   The result is 14, and it can be guessed without knowing that a=(sqrt(3)+2)^2 But how?   It has something to do with the sum of squares, but I can't put my... more
Math, Algebra, Equation, Problem

07/29/17

Why don't you use the distributive property when calculating 6/2(1+2)

This equation i an example, for the concept is the same regardless of the numberS:   6/2(1+2)   If following the order of operations, the equation calculates like... more

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