Proving P∩Q=R∩S for Curves $P,Q,R,S$

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In summary, four curves, P, Q, R, and S, are defined in the plane with specific equations. These equations are then used to prove that the intersection of P and Q is equal to the intersection of R and S. This solution was provided by Albert and is a different approach to solving the problem. Good job, Albert!
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Curves $P,\,Q,\,R,\,S$ are defined in the plane as follows:

$P=\{(x,\,y):x^3-3xy^2+3y=1\}$

$Q=\{(x,\,y):3x^2y-3x-y^3=0\}$

$R=\left\{(x,\,y):x^2-y^2=\dfrac{x}{x^2+y^2} \right\}$

$S=\left\{(x,\,y):2xy+\dfrac{y}{x^2+y^2}=3 \right\}$

Prove that $P\cap Q=R\cap S$.
 
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anemone said:
Curves $P,\,Q,\,R,\,S$ are defined in the plane as follows:

$P=\{(x,\,y):x^3-3xy^2+3y=1\}$

$Q=\{(x,\,y):3x^2y-3x-y^3=0\}$

$R=\left\{(x,\,y):x^2-y^2=\dfrac{x}{x^2+y^2} \right\}$

$S=\left\{(x,\,y):2xy+\dfrac{y}{x^2+y^2}=3 \right\}$

Prove that $P\cap Q=R\cap S$.
if we want to prove that: $P\cap Q=R\cap S$
then the solutions of $P\,\,and \,\, Q\,\, must\,\,=$ the solutions of $R \,\, and \,\,S$
to find their solutions is tedious,I will use the following approach:
from $R:$ $x^4-y^4=x---(1)$
from $P:$ $x^4-3x^2y^2+3xy=x---(2)$
from (1) and (2):$x^4-3x^2y^2+3xy=x^4-y^4$
or $3x^2y-3x-y^3=0 (y\neq 0)$
$\therefore$ from $ P,R$ we get equation $Q$
using the smilar method
from $ R,S$ we get equation $Q$
from $ P,Q$ we get equation $R$
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and the proof can be done this way
 
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Bravo, Albert! I have never thought of approaching it like that! Good job!(Clapping)

Having said that, here is a solution of other that I also want to share with MHB:

Let $z=x+yi$.

The equations defining $P$ and $Q$ are the real and imaginary parts of the equation $z^3-3iz=1$ and similarly, the equations defining $R$ and $S$ are the real and imaginary parts of the equation $z^2=z^{-1}+3i$. Hence, for all real $x$ and $y$, we have

$(x,\,y)\in P\cap Q$ and $(x,\,y)\in R\cap S$

Thus $P\cap Q=R\cap S$.
 

Related to Proving P∩Q=R∩S for Curves $P,Q,R,S$

1. What does the equation P∩Q=R∩S mean for curves?

This equation means that the intersection of curves P and Q is equal to the intersection of curves R and S. In other words, there are points that are common to both P and Q, and these same points are also common to both R and S.

2. How do you prove P∩Q=R∩S for curves?

To prove this equation, you can start by graphing the curves P, Q, R, and S to visually see their intersections. Then, you can use algebraic techniques such as substitution and manipulation to show that the points of intersection for P and Q are the same as the points of intersection for R and S.

3. What is the significance of proving P∩Q=R∩S for curves?

Proving this equation is significant because it shows that the two sets of curves have the same points of intersection, indicating that they are equivalent or have similar properties. This can be useful in various mathematical applications, such as determining the solutions to a system of equations.

4. Are there any exceptions where P∩Q=R∩S does not hold for curves?

Yes, there can be exceptions where this equation does not hold for curves. For example, if one of the curves is a straight line while the other is a circle, they may only have one point of intersection instead of multiple points. Additionally, if the curves do not intersect at all, then the equation would not hold.

5. How is P∩Q=R∩S for curves related to other mathematical concepts?

This equation is related to the concept of set intersection, where the intersection of two sets is the set of elements that are common to both sets. Additionally, it relates to the concept of equivalence, where two objects or sets are considered equivalent if they have the same properties or characteristics.

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