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#1 2005-11-22 03:06:14
- kylekatarn
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Easier than it looks!
Solve for x
If possible, generalize for all λ∈ℝ
#2 2005-11-22 07:38:50
- MathsIsFun
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Re: Easier than it looks!
"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..." - Leon M. Lederman
#3 2005-11-22 08:08:01
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Re: Easier than it looks!
I know that isn't possible, but the laws of maths break down inside a hide tag, so there.
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
#4 2005-11-22 08:44:30
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Re: Easier than it looks!
Both correct! 
Amazing results, aren't they?
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#5 2005-11-22 10:48:13
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Re: Easier than it looks!
Indeed they are.
Buried deep in the darkest corners of the 'Help Me' board, ganesh said that the largest value of x occurs when λ = e, the base of natural logs.
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
