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  1. May 7th 2010, 11:36 AM #1
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    Simple quadratic algebra question

    Solve for p and q

    All values of x work

    Got up to 23=p^2+q

    (used x as 0)

    Now I'm stuck, tried x as 1 and got no further, any help?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mukilab View Post
    Solve for p and q

    All values of x work

    Got up to 23=p^2+q

    (used x as 0)

    Now I'm stuck, tried x as 1 and got no further, any help?
    Hi Mukilab,

    This question makes no sense. Surely something is missing.
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