SOLUTION: find the value of a,b, or c so that each equation will have exactly one rational solution. am^2+8m+1=0

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Question 888955: find the value of a,b, or c so that each equation will have exactly one rational solution. am^2+8m+1=0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Discriminant, b%5E2-4ac must be zero. Your equation uses a=a, b=8, c=1. 8%5E2-4%2Aa%2A1=0. Solve for a.