There can be no solution to this problem because the 1/2 power is the same as the square root and square roots can only be taken of non-negative numbers to give non-negative numbers. This equation (p/q)^(1/2) + (q/p)^(1/2) + (n/l)^(1/2) = 0 which is equivalent to+ + = 0 is three non-negative numbers adding up to 0. This is impossible unless they were all three 0. But that is impossible because if the first term were 0 then p would have to be 0. But that would mean that the second term would have a zero in the denominator which is undefined. So this problem has no solution. Sorry. If there is a typo, then you may give the correct problem in the thank- you note. Edwin