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Isolating quantities: advanced

Problem

p2+2pq+q2=1
In population genetics, the Hardy–Weinberg law, shown, describes the relative frequency of two alleles, p and q. The values of p and q are always between 0 and 1. Which of the following correctly expresses p in terms of q ?
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