SOLUTION: how many values of c in the equation x^2-5x+c result in rational roots which are intergers

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Question 857970: how many values of c in the equation x^2-5x+c result in rational roots which are intergers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Expect the discriminant, "b%5E2-4ac", to be zero.
Your expression has a=1, b=-5, c=c.

25-4c=0; find c.