Is the following fact significant? (the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3)

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In summary, the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3 = (A+/B)(A^2-/+A.B + B^2) is used to find the larger factor in order to find the length of the third side of a triangle with sides A and B and an included angle of either 60 degrees or 120 degrees using the Cosine Rule. However, this factorisation does not hold true for finding the length of the third side, as it is only applicable for the two sides used in the Cosine Rule. Furthermore, for any set of three different numbers X>Y>Z, there would be three different triangles with the length of the third side being (Y^3 + Z^3)^0.
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In the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3 = (A+/B)(A^2-/+A.B + B^2) the larger factor is the solution for finding the third side of a triangle with sides A and B with the angle between them of 60/120 degrees.(Cosine rule) For any set of three different numbers X>Y>Z there would be three different triangles with the length of the third side being (Y^3 + Z^3)^0.5 (60 deg), (X^3 - Y^3)^0.5 (120 deg) and (X^3 - Z^3)^0.5 (120 deg) Might be of interest in the proof of FLT for power 3.
 
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By FLT, I presume you mean Fermat's Last Theorem. I will need to study your post further. Perhaps others might have an input.
 
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Terry Coates said:
In the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3 = (A+/B)(A^2-/+A.B + B^2)
Presumably you intended the first factor on the right to be (A +/- B). You can also write this more clearly as (A ± B), using the symbols under the ##\Sigma## icon on the menu bar.

Terry Coates said:
the larger factor is the solution for finding the third side of a triangle with sides A and B with the angle between them of 60/120 degrees.(Cosine rule)
"angle between them of 60 degrees or 120 degrees"

Terry Coates said:
For any set of three different numbers X>Y>Z there would be three different triangles with the length of the third side being (Y^3 + Z^3)^0.5 (60 deg), (X^3 - Y^3)^0.5 (120 deg) and (X^3 - Z^3)^0.5 (120 deg)
How so? If the two sides used in the Cosine Rule are A and B, and the included angle is either 60° or 120° (with cosines of 1/2 and -1/2, respectively), the length of the third side is ##C = \sqrt{A^2 \pm AB + B^2}##.

What you apparently are saying is that ##C = \sqrt{A^3 \pm B^3}##, which isn't true, since the right side is ##\sqrt{(A \pm B)(A^2 \pm AB + B^2)}## and you have omitted the ##(A \pm B)## factor in your work with the Cosine Rule above.
 

Related to Is the following fact significant? (the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3)

1. Is the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3 significant?

It depends on the context and the purpose of the analysis. In some cases, the factorisation may be important for understanding the relationship between A and B, while in other cases it may not have any significant implications.

2. How can I determine the significance of the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3?

One way to determine significance is by conducting statistical tests, such as a t-test or ANOVA, to assess the difference between the factorised values and the expected values. Another approach is to compare the factorisation to a null hypothesis to see if there is a meaningful difference.

3. What factors should I consider when determining the significance of A^3 +/- B^3?

Some factors to consider include sample size, the variability of the data, and the magnitude of the factorisation. It is also important to consider the context and purpose of the analysis and whether the factorisation aligns with any existing theories or hypotheses.

4. Can the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3 be significant in some cases and not in others?

Yes, the significance of the factorisation can vary depending on the specific circumstances and variables involved. It is important to carefully consider the context and purpose of the analysis to determine the significance in each case.

5. Are there any limitations to using the factorisation of A^3 +/- B^3 to determine significance?

Yes, there are potential limitations to using this factorisation as a measure of significance. For example, it may not account for other important variables or factors that could impact the relationship between A and B. Additionally, the factorisation may not be relevant or meaningful in all cases and should be interpreted carefully in the context of the analysis.

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