SOLUTION: Two positive integers j and k satisfy the relation jRk if and only if {{{j=k^2+1}}}. If m, n, and p satisfy the relations mRn and nRp, what is the value of m in terms of p?

Question 551023: Two positive integers j and k satisfy the relation jRk if and only if . If m, n, and p satisfy the relations mRn and nRp, what is the value of m in terms of p?
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You can simplify it for yourself I should hope.

John

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