Math Problem Statement

Solve for c in terms of a and b given that sqrt(a + b/c) = a sqrt(b/c).

Solution

We are asked to solve for cc in terms of aa and bb given the following equation:

a+bc=abc.\sqrt{a + \frac{b}{c}} = a \sqrt{\frac{b}{c}}.

Step 1: Square both sides to eliminate the square roots.

(a+bc)2=(abc)2\left( \sqrt{a + \frac{b}{c}} \right)^2 = \left( a \sqrt{\frac{b}{c}} \right)^2

This simplifies to:

a+bc=a2bc.a + \frac{b}{c} = a^2 \frac{b}{c}.

Step 2: Multiply both sides by cc to eliminate the fraction.

c(a+bc)=c(a2bc)c \left( a + \frac{b}{c} \right) = c \left( a^2 \frac{b}{c} \right)

Simplifying:

ca+b=a2b.c a + b = a^2 b.

Step 3: Isolate cc.

ca=a2bbc a = a^2 b - b

c=b(a21)a.c = \frac{b(a^2 - 1)}{a}.

Thus, the solution for cc in terms of aa and bb is:

c=b(a21)a.c = \frac{b(a^2 - 1)}{a}.

Would you like more details on any of the steps or further explanation?

Here are five related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How would the equation change if an additional term is added to the expression inside the square root?
  2. What happens if a=1a = 1? Does the equation have a valid solution for cc?
  3. Can we solve for bb in terms of aa and cc using the same method?
  4. What other types of functions could require squaring both sides to solve?
  5. How does the process change if higher powers or different roots are involved?

Tip: When solving equations involving square roots, always be cautious about extraneous solutions that may arise after squaring both sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations involving square roots
Solving for variables

Formulas

Square both sides to eliminate square roots

Theorems

Basic properties of square roots
Isolating variables in equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12