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how do I do a math problem like this solve for b. a=1/2bc^2

2006-11-26 08:57:33 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

Easy; first multiply both sides by 2
2a = bc^2 and divide both sides by c^2
b=2a/(c^2)

2006-11-26 09:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by kellenraid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Use more ( ) to make it clear what you want.

do you want to solve for b:

a=(bc)^2/2 or 1/(bc)^2 or b(c^2)/2 ?,,, see the ambiguity?

2006-11-26 17:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by modulo_function 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋