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Okay that makes sense, how would i go about setting up these two equations? Am i using Columbs Law twice? Sorry for my ignorance but i haven't been able to grasp much from my lecture.

Does that mean i need to set one variable to zero and solve for the other?

Yes F= k (q)(q')/r^2 Would i rearrange this equation to find the solution?

Homework Statement Two point charges that are 0.600m apart experience a repulsive force of 0.400N. Sum of the two charges equal 1.00 x 10^-5 C. Find the values of the two charges Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution My only reference on how to start on this problem is...