How do you reverse this equation

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In summary, to reverse an equation, you use the inverse operation to undo the original operation and apply it to both sides of the equation. The purpose of reversing an equation is to solve for the unknown variable and simplify complex equations. Any equation can be reversed using the correct inverse operation, but some may have multiple solutions or no solution. You can check if you have correctly reversed an equation by substituting the value of the unknown variable back into the original equation. There are special rules for reversing equations, such as taking the root when dealing with exponents and multiplying by the reciprocal when dealing with fractions.
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From the equation below,
how do we get the X,Y,Z if the only numbers given are the L,M,N (0.5839, 0.1682, 0.2477)?
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X = 1.57
Y = 5.45
Z = 3.70

T = (1/X+1/Y+1/Z)*100 = 109.0699

A = (1/ (X*T))*100 = 0.5839
B = (1/ (Y*T))*100 = 0.1682
C = (1/ (Z*T))*100 = 0.2477

L = 0.5839
M = 0.1682
N = 0.2477
 
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This seems to be the same question as in your other thread. Please don't start a new thread for the same problem.
 

Related to How do you reverse this equation

1. How do you reverse an equation?

To reverse an equation, you can use the inverse operation to undo the original operation. For example, if the original operation was addition, you can use subtraction to reverse it. Remember to apply the inverse operation to both sides of the equation.

2. What is the purpose of reversing an equation?

Reversing an equation allows you to solve for the unknown variable. It also helps in simplifying complex equations and understanding the relationship between different variables.

3. Can any equation be reversed?

Yes, any equation can be reversed as long as you use the correct inverse operation. However, some equations may have multiple solutions or no solution at all.

4. How do you know if you have correctly reversed an equation?

You can check if you have correctly reversed an equation by substituting the value of the unknown variable back into the original equation. If the equation holds true, then you have correctly reversed it.

5. Are there any special rules for reversing equations?

Yes, there are some special rules for reversing equations. For example, when reversing an equation involving exponents, you must take the root of both sides of the equation. Also, when reversing an equation involving fractions, you must multiply both sides by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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