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Roots of the equation are integers - JBMO Shortlist

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October 30, 2010
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Problem Statement

The discriminant of the equation x2āˆ’ax+b=0x^2-ax+b=0 is the square of a rational number and aa and bb are integers. Prove that the roots of the equation are integers.