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An unlikely solution! (Posted on 2024-02-21) Difficulty: 3 of 5
The values p and q in the quadratic expression 2x2 - px + q are determined by throwing two standard fair cubical dice, one red and one blue.

p is given by the value shown by the red die and q is given by the value shown on the blue die.

What is the probability that the equation 2x2 - px + q = 0 will have a solution that is a prime number?

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Puzzle Thoughts | Comment 3 of 4 |
The required probability is 1/18.
  Posted by K Sengupta on 2024-02-21 18:29:42
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