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#1 2017-01-02 01:58:21
- Alex2704
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What is this notation?
Hello! I have recently found a problem and I don't know what this notation means.The problem says : find all the triples (x,y,z) for which
{(x-y)/(y-z),(y-z)/(z-x),(z-x)/(x-y)}={x,y,z}.I don't understand what {x,y,z} means.Thanks in advance!
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#2 2017-01-02 02:11:12
- bobbym
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Re: What is this notation?
Hi;
I think it means:
There does not appear to be any solutions in integers and an infinite number in reals.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#3 2017-01-02 02:15:03
- Alex2704
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Re: What is this notation?
Oh right.Thanks for your speedy reply !
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#4 2017-01-02 02:15:54
- bobbym
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Re: What is this notation?
There will need to be some constraints put on x,y and z to have a question.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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