SOLUTION: If a quadratic has two roots that are rational and unequal then its discriminant could be: 1. 16 3. 10 2. -12 4. 0

SOLUTION: If a quadratic has two roots that are rational and unequal then its discriminant could be: 1. 16 3. 10 2. -12 4. 0

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Question 389426: If a quadratic has two roots that are rational and unequal then its discriminant could be:
1. 16 3. 10
2. -12 4. 0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The discriminant would be positive and a perfect square.
Only 1. fits that description.

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