What is y=x^2/16+1/32x+1?
How do I solve this using the Quadratic formula?

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anonymous · Answer

This is a rational equation since it involves fractions
to simplify, we have to make all coeficients integers
We do this by multiplying all terms by 32
Hence, 32y = 2x2 + x + 32
If you are just trying to identify the equation, it is a RATIONAL EQUATION

debbieg · Answer

if the equation is (as I think it is)$$y=\frac{ x^2 }{16 }+\frac{ 1 }{ 32 }x+1$$then it is NOT a rational equation, it is a polynomial with rational coefficients.

a=1/16, b=1/32, c=1
Plug into quadratic formula. 

You can't "make all the coefficients integers" because then you have a coefficient other than 1 on y, so can't use the quadratic formula to solve.