Triangle LMN represents a right-angled field with LM = r, LX = p and XN = q. Jenny and Vicky walk at the same speed in opposite directions along the edge of the field, starting at X at the same time. Their first meeting is at M. Which of these expressions gives q in terms of p and r?
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