Finding magnitude of electrostatic force

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electrostatic force between three charges: q1 (30 µC), q2 (unknown), and q3 (60 µC), with specified distances between them. The user is confused about how to apply the formula F = k * qq/r², particularly in determining the forces exerted on q2 by q1 and q3. They question whether the forces from q1 and q3 on q2 would be equal due to their positions. A response prompts the user to clarify the specific question they need help with, indicating that more context is necessary for assistance. The conversation highlights the need for clearer problem statements in physics homework discussions.
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Homework Statement


Im having trouble posting the image sorry.
But there's three charges.
q1=30uC
q2=?
q3=60uC
q1 to q2 distance equals 30cm
q2 to q3 distance equals 60cm
q1 is left of q2 and q3 is to the right of q2.

Homework Equations


F=k*qq/r^2

The Attempt at a Solution


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Given where q2 is, wouldn't both of the forces that q1 and q3 exerted on q2, be the same?
So I tried setting their forces equal F(subq12)=F(subq32) and I couldn't figure out what to solve for. I've tried to look it up in my book,but this just makes it more confusing. Any help or links would be great thanks.
 
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