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Find all real solutions to the equation for positive real p

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September 29, 2010
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Problem Statement

For a positive real number pp, find all real solutions to the equation x2+2pxp2x22pxp2=1.\sqrt{x^2 + 2px - p^2} -\sqrt{x^2 - 2px - p^2} =1.