document.write( "Question 511345: For all integers p and q, let # be defined by p # q = p^2 + q^2 + 2pq . Which of the following CANNOT be the value of p # q?\r
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It is apparent that p # q = (p+q)^2. Since the function is only defined on integers p and q, the domain must be the perfect squares, so E)2 cannot be the value of p # q. \n" ); document.write( "
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