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Nice equation. I think you mean q is 1-p, not p-1 (it's positive right?). If it's 1-p then the p*(1+q+...+q^n) thing simplifies to -q^(n+1) +1. so q is actually just the (n+1)th root of (1-disease rate). for n=3 and disease rate = .1099, p=2.87%

We did use q=1-p

I think you are confusing that with f'(p) which did simplify to (p-1)³

the 1+q+q^2+q^3 part is (q^4-1)/(q-1). (it's a geometric series..)

 

q-1=1-p-1= -p. so p(1+q+q^2+q^3) = p* (q^4-1)/-p = -q^4 + 1.

 

which means (1-rate)^(1/4) = q. see?

 

I don't think you need to take the derivative/use newton's method.

I still dont see where we used p-1 instead of 1-p. Or what is wrong with our method.

This blog is full of randomness and I approve. :thumbup:

 

btw - your first post has to be the funniest I've ever seen in a blog. Especially the recent luvul ups pic. And I though my crappy comp gave bad graphics. :lol:

I didn't understand the whole post. I was pointing out that it's actually simple to solve for those polynomials' roots and so you don't need to approximate them with newton's method.

 

The first picture said "where q = p - 1", that is where i saw it. I don't think you used it, but it does matter which it is. If it's q=p-1 then the polynomial doesn't simplify nicely.

Keep in mind that I'm dyslexic.

 

For all 95+

Hey you also have a blug

Blug buddies

I liked that pokemon. Because it was underloved and unique in some way that I forget.

I liked that pokemon. Because it was underloved and unique in some way that I forget.

 

It is unique because it is mentally retarded. So retarded, that it is the only thing that can perfectly check Arceus in the ubers metagame.

 

However, that thing certainly is not underloved because he makes it rain.

 

I remember quag in gen IV was a pretty solid bulky water in UU battles, used to be able to wall the shit out of everything with him o

Sometimes I minimize all my windows just so I can look at my quaggy wallpaper.

Oh ya, I'm gonna get 95 slayer now. Already got 95 def and 96 str, hoping for 91 slayer and 97 str tomorrow.

I'll race you to 120 dg. Ready, set, go.

The funny thing is, I'll probably still win.

 

Also, 91 slayer. 92 range/97 str tomorrow.

Oh ya, I'm gonna get 95 slayer now. Already got 95 def and 96 str, hoping for 91 slayer and 97 str tomorrow.

Umm......95 slayer now and 91 slayer tomorrow.....seems legit

Please.

The funny thing is, I'll probably still win.

 

Also, 91 slayer. 92 range/97 str tomorrow.

 

92 range. Sad.

I have 5 skills below 95. You have like 3 above 95 ;/

 

Please clam down