# Thread: help with algebra withing calculus problem

1. ## help with algebra withing calculus problem

Hello i need to solve for x in the this problem to prove the range

y= sqrt((1-x2)/(1+x2))

2. ## Re: help with algebra withing calculus problem

We are given:

$y=\sqrt{\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}}$

To remove the radical, square both sides:

$y^2=\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}$

Now multiply through by $1+x^2$:

$y^2+x^2y^2=1-x^2$

Arrange with terms involving $x$ on the left, and the rest on the right:

$x^2+x^2y^2=1-y^2$

Factor the left side:

$x^2(1+y^2)=1-y^2$

Can you proceed from here?

3. ## Re: help with algebra withing calculus problem

Hmmm, im sorry you'll have to excuse my lack of knowledge. I haven't had math courses of any kind for several years. What is the final step you did factoring the left side. How did you completely get rid of one x^2

4. ## Re: help with algebra withing calculus problem

Oh nvm i got it. So then would you divide out the (1+y^2) and then take the square root of the whole thing?

5. ## Re: help with algebra withing calculus problem

Yes, exactly!

6. ## Re: help with algebra withing calculus problem

awesome thanks for the help!