Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra junior Problem Given two real numbers p>1 and q>1 so that p1+q1=1, what is the value of (p−1)(q−1)? Solution — click to reveal Multiplying both sides of the given equation by p, we see that 1+qp=p⇒qp=p−1⇒p=q(p−1). But then (p−1)(q−1)=q(p−1)−(p−1)=p−p+1=1. Final answer 1 ← Previous problem Next problem →