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Quadratic Equation Solver

Solve quadratic equations and find roots using the quadratic formula.

Results

Root 1 (x₁)3
Root 2 (x₂)2
Discriminant (b²−4ac)1
Vertex (x, y)(2.5, -0.25)

What is Quadratic Equation Solver?

The Quadratic Equation Solver finds the roots (solutions) of equations in the form ax² + bx + c = 0 using the quadratic formula. This is one of the most fundamental algebraic operations taught in high school and used extensively in physics, engineering, and economics.

The discriminant (b²−4ac) determines the nature of roots: positive = 2 real roots, zero = 1 repeated root, negative = 2 complex roots.

Formula

x = (−b ± √(b²−4ac)) / 2a

Discriminant = b² − 4ac
  D > 0: Two distinct real roots
  D = 0: One repeated root (x = −b/2a)
  D < 0: Two complex conjugate roots

Vertex: x = −b/2a, y = f(−b/2a)

Example: x² − 5x + 6 = 0
D = 25 − 24 = 1
x = (5 ± 1)/2 → x = 3 or x = 2

How to use this Quadratic Equation Solver?

1. Enter coefficients a, b, and c. 2. See both roots, discriminant, and vertex. 3. Default example: x²−5x+6=0 gives roots x=2 and x=3.

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Frequently asked questions

What if discriminant is negative?
The equation has no real roots — only complex (imaginary) roots. The roots are x = (−b ± i√|D|)/2a where i = √(−1).
What is the vertex of a parabola?
The vertex is the minimum (if a>0) or maximum (if a<0) point of the parabola y = ax²+bx+c. Located at x = −b/2a.
How is the quadratic formula used in real life?
Projectile motion (when does a ball hit the ground?), profit optimization (maximizing revenue), area problems, and engineering calculations.

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