[R] Solution to non-linear equation problem

[Scott Story]

	Thanks to Gabor, Duncan, and Peter. I knew the answer had something to 
do with solving for a and b in terms of mean and variance. I will build 
a function using the equations you provided Duncan and will  look into 
using Mathomatic in the future Gabor. Appreciate the help. Peter, this 
was not homework but I understand your concern. I don't use listserves 
that often but they do open a whole arena for students to get free 
information (hadn't even crossed my mind). Just as an aside, I take it 
that R cannot solve non-linear equations (since you all gave me 
solutions outside of it).


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Scott Story
Graduate Student
MSU Ecology Department
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Bozeman, Mt 59717
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