Re: Algebra problem

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Derek Parnell wrote:
> 
> My high school algebra has deserted me blink
> 
>  Given the formula 
> 
>    A^b + Cb = d
> 
> how do I solve for 'b'?
> 
> -- 
> Derek Parnell
> Melbourne, Australia
> 

Insufficient data to solve.

Say for example b=1 then you have

  A+C=d

A,C or d cannot be solved without knowing the value of A,C or d.

You could say A=d-C

or 

C=d-A

or d=A+C

But this really doesn't solve anything.

don cole
SF

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