SOLUTION: Solve for U: s= h/2 (u+v)

Question 1124802: Solve for U:
s= h/2 (u+v)

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Impossible. There is no U in the given equation. There is u, but u and U are two vastly different things.

Yes, precision in communications, especially in mathematics, makes a difference.

Yes, I'm pretty sure I know what you meant, but pretty sure isn't anywhere near good enough.

Assuming that you were merely being inattentive and failed to proofread your post before you submitted it and
that you really meant that you wanted to solve:

for , then proceed as follows:

1. Multiply both sides of the equation by

2. Add to both sides of the equation.

Not absolutely necessary, but:

3. Standard practice would suggest that you swap the left and right sides of the equation at this point.

The equation should begin

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Equation given is ambiguous.
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