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    Finding the Equilibrium Position for Three Charges

    Anyone?
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    Finding the Equilibrium Position for Three Charges

    My physics professor said to avoid using the quadratic equation in this situation. Where am I going wrong?
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    Finding the Equilibrium Position for Three Charges

    So if I multiply the square out on the right, there'll still be an r on the left side.
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    Finding the Equilibrium Position for Three Charges

    Homework Statement A charge of 2.21E-9 C is placed at the origin, and a charge of 3.78E-9 C is placed at x = 1.60 m. Find the position at which a third charge of 2.94E-9 C can be placed so that the net electrostatic force on it is zero. Homework Equations Coloumb's law The Attempt at a...