Thread: simplifying this equation

how does this:

(3 - &)(2-&)(4-&) - 2(8-2&)-2(4-2&)= 0

where & is equal to lambada(sorry cant seem to get symbol on)

end up as this:

&^3 - 9&^2 + 18& = 0

cheers

Originally Posted by thermalwarrior

how does this:

(3 - &)(2-&)(4-&) - 2(8-2&)-2(4-2&)= 0

where & is equal to lambada(sorry cant seem to get symbol on)

end up as this:

&^3 - 9&^2 + 18& = 0

cheers

Small wonder that you are having troubles: It doesn't.

Your expression comes out as

-Dan

Hello,

Originally Posted by topsquark

Small wonder that you are having troubles: It doesn't.

Your expression comes out as

-Dan

I find it to be , simply by developping

This equation is the one given (divide by -1).