Solve Quadratics Using the Quadratic Formula
The quadratic formula
−b ± sqrt(b^2−4ac)
x= ————————-
2a
Works for every quadratic.
Parts of the formula
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b^2 – 4ac is the discriminant
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It tells how many solutions exist
Discriminant meanings
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Positive → two real solutions
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Zero → one real solution
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Negative → no real solutions