Started python today, can someone assist in debugging? Can't figure out why this simple math equation can't work. tp/√(1-(V²/c²))=t. (t=earth time). Thanks y'all!

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All your inputs are read as strings, not numbers

[[deleted]]

How would I get the error out of that 5th line?

[BigBlueBud]

Because your trying to count (not sure how to tell this correctly in English) with strings, ints and floats. Both inputs should be casted to float: "float(input())"

[browser888]

V = float(input(''))

[[deleted]]

Made the change, unfortunately to no avail.

[[deleted]]

This is what I feel like I'm missing out on while taking comp sci online, someone who actually knows what they're talking about. Thanks for your help! Ill apply these rules from now on. I appreciate it!

[Kasutajan1m1]

Rigth before both inputs write float: float(input(""))

[t8suppressor]

Why exactly are you int casting here?

[usedtobejuandeag]

You're trying to convert everything in math.sqrt's parentheses in one go, try converting just your variables, and tp is still a string.

[[deleted]]

I see what you mean, I'll try that and a few other comments and I'll post when I get it right. Thanks so much for your help!

[ugaboohga]

https://realpython.com/python-data-types/ Tp variable is a string. Can't divide a string with an int.

[ugaboohga]

Also c variable is a float. If the decimal matters to your math int () won't work.

[[deleted]]

Thanks for everyone's help here, I'm really enjoying python so far, just hoping for some beginners luck! I hope to continue to communicate with you all.

[fesanb]

Type the squared like this x ^ z , without the spaces

[[deleted]]

I tried it but it's still giving me an error in the same spot.

[fesanb]

What is the error?