Q = p(r + s)
Use the distributive property
Q = pr + ps
Q = p x r + p x s
Q = p x p + r x s
Q = p^2 + rs
Subtract rs from both sides
Q - rs = p^2
Square root both sides
sqrt Q - rs = p
She has 501 more pennies than nickles.
No the vertex should be at (-3,-2) (I checked on my calculator)
real numbers hope it helps