C3PO equation problem from SpikedMath

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Text problem: If a = 3P0 - sqrt(9P0^2 + 2D2) and b = 3P0 + sqrt(9P0^2 + 2R2) for positive constants D2, P0, R2, then evaluate the definite integral from a to b of (C - 3P0) dC. Credit spikedmath.com 2010.

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Am I missing something here? [math]P_0[/math] apparently does not depend upon the variable C so the anti-derivative is just
[tex]\frac{1}{2}C^2- 3P_0C[/tex]

It's easy to evaluate that at b and a and subtract. Do you have a question about it?
 
No, It's a riddle, if you solve it it will say R2-D2.
Thought it would be a worthwhile mention here :P
 
HallsofIvy said:
Am I missing something here?

Yes. :wink:

You should probably look in a galaxy far, far away...
 
Why can't all math problems be this entertaining? Fun fun.
 
Well some can be, if you make enough you mighjt find one :P
Like I once had an integral that came out to be 1337 xD