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EinsteinJr10

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The Golden Ratio

Knowing that ϕ²=ϕ−1, find ϕ-²

mathsyperson

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Re: The Golden Ratio

ϕ[sup]2[/sup] = ϕ - 1

ϕ = 1 - ϕ[sup]-1[/sup]

ϕ[sup]-1[/sup] = 1 - ϕ

ϕ[sup]-2[/sup] = (1-ϕ)[sup]2[/sup]

ϕ[sup]-2[/sup] = 1 - 2ϕ + ϕ[sup]2[/sup]

ϕ[sup]-2[/sup] = 1 - 2ϕ + (ϕ - 1)

ϕ[sup]-2[/sup] = -ϕ

This may seem counterintuitive, but it's worth noting that ϕ must be a complex number.

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scientia

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Re: The Golden Ratio

If ϕ is the golden ratio, ϕ² should be ϕ+1, not ϕ−1.

jonnyj99

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Re: The Golden Ratio

In mathematics and the arts, both quantities are in the golden ratio if the ratio between the total amounts to the largest number is equal to (=) the ratio of highest to lowest amount of Euclid one.Although not use the term, we call Build this golden ratio.First an isosceles triangle whose base angles are twice the angle at the top.