Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.5 - Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula - Exercises - Page 522: 56

Answer

Rational

Work Step by Step

Solutions can be computed using formula: $$x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt {D}}{2a}$$ If the discriminant is a perfect square, the square root of it will be an integer and therefore, the whole solution will be rational (it can be written as fraction).
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