I need to solve the equations:
First I try adding and subtracting the two equations to get:
But I can make no real progress from there.
Now the context of the question means that:
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and I am more than happy to make a few aproximations. I expect the binomial aproximation may be useful.
The required solution is:
I have posted the whole question on Physics help forum at:
http://www.physicshelpforum.com/phys...lleration.html
