The discussion focuses on solving the equation P + N = C + 2/C for C, which is reformulated into the standard quadratic form C^2 - C(N + P) - 2 = 0. Participants confirm that this is indeed a quadratic equation and agree on using the quadratic formula to find the solutions for C. The quadratic formula is essential for solving such equations, providing a systematic approach to finding the roots.
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zeromodz said:Homework Statement
P + N =C + 2/C
solve for C
Homework Equations
I have tried all algebraic methods I can think of and can't solve for C.
The Attempt at a Solution
I ended up with C(N + P) = C^2 + 2
Dick said:Write it as C^2-C(N+P)-2=0. It's a quadratic equation in C, right? How do you solve quadratics?