A Solution to the Dark Matter Problem

This is the first of two related papers on dark matter and dark energy. In this workalaw, L1, is proposed which tweaksNewton’s Law of Gravity by the addition of an infinitesimal, intuitively reasonable term involving v/c. While the proposed perturbation barely affects the motion of planets and stars in the short run, the effect can be significant concerning these movements when measured over time spans running into the millions of years. In this case it is shown the application of L1 explains the dark matter problem.