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How can you tell when a quadratic equation has one rational solution?​

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Answer:

b²-4ac=0

Explanation:

where

b²-4ac <0 it has no solution

b²-4ac >0 it has two solution

User George Shuklin
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Answer:

The discriminant equates to 0. (the expression underneath the square root sign will equal 0) This means that the curve will not cross the x-axis in two places.

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