# Linear Law

• April 17th 2010, 07:12 AM
Punch
Linear Law
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My attempt at manipulating the equation

$y^2=e^{ax+4}$
$2lny=(-ax+4)lne$
$lny=\frac{(-ax+4)}{2}$
$lny=\frac{-a}{2}x+2$
• April 17th 2010, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Punch
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My attempt at manipulating the equation

$y^2=e^{ax+4}$
$2lny=(-ax+4)lne$
$lny=\frac{(-ax+4)}{2}$
$lny=\frac{-a}{2}x+2$

hi

gradient $=-\frac{a}{2}=\frac{-4-b}{2}$ -- equation 1

the y-intercept is 2 , so we know another point (0,2)

gradient $=-\frac{a}{2}=\frac{b-2}{2}$ -- equation 2

so now you hv 2 equations , whats next ?
• April 17th 2010, 08:54 AM
running-gag
You are right

Using the point (4,-4) gives you the value for a
$-4 = -\frac{a}{2} \times 4 + 2$

Then using the point (2,b) gives you the value for b
• April 17th 2010, 06:47 PM
Punch
From $lny=\frac{-a}{2}x+2$, substituting the point (4,-4)

I would have to take $lny=ln(-4)$ which shows error 2 in the calculator.
confused
• April 17th 2010, 10:41 PM
Quote:

Originally Posted by Punch
From $lny=\frac{-a}{2}x+2$, substituting the point (4,-4)

I would have to take $lny=ln(-4)$ which shows error 2 in the calculator.
confused

ln y (the whole thing) is -4 not the y inside the ln .
• April 18th 2010, 01:58 AM
Punch
Oh... This means, $lny=\frac{-a}{2}x+2$ is expressed as Y=mX+C where where Y is the y coordinate and X is the x-coordinate
• April 18th 2010, 04:46 AM
Oh... This means, $lny=\frac{-a}{2}x+2$ is expressed as Y=mX+C where where Y is the y coordinate and X is the x-coordinate