Quadratic Equation Calculator — Quadratic Formula

Calculator

A quadratic equation calculator finds the discriminant and roots of ax²+bx+c=0 from coefficients a, b, and c.

What is it

A quadratic equation has x² as its highest-power term. The sign of the discriminant b²-4ac determines whether the equation has two real roots, a repeated root, or complex roots.

x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a

How to use

  1. 1Enter coefficients a, b, and c.
  2. 2Press calculate.
  3. 3Check the discriminant, root type, and roots.

Reference

Quadratic Equation Calculator — Quadratic Formula Reference
EquationRoots
x² - 3x + 2 = 01, 2
x² + 2x + 1 = 0-1

Sources & standards

FAQ

What is the quadratic formula?

For ax²+bx+c=0, x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / 2a.

Is quadratic calculator input sent to a server?

No. This tool runs in your browser and does not send input to a server.

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