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Quadratic Formula Calculator

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Solves quadratic equations (ax² + bx + c = 0) for their roots using the quadratic formula.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Coefficient a, Coefficient b, and Coefficient c in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Discriminant (b² - 4ac), Root 2 (Imaginary Part), Root 2 (Real Part), Root 1 (Imaginary Part), and Root 1 (Real Part) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Simple Roots

Coefficient a: 1; Coefficient b: -5; Coefficient c: 6

Discriminant (b² - 4ac): 1; Root 2 (Imaginary Part): 0; Root 2 (Real Part): 2; Root 1 (Imaginary Part): 0; Root 1 (Real Part): 3

Double Root

Coefficient a: 1; Coefficient b: -6; Coefficient c: 9

Discriminant (b² - 4ac): 0; Root 2 (Imaginary Part): 0; Root 2 (Real Part): 3; Root 1 (Imaginary Part): 0; Root 1 (Real Part): 3

Complex Roots

Coefficient a: 1; Coefficient b: 2; Coefficient c: 5

Discriminant (b² - 4ac): -16; Root 2 (Imaginary Part): -2; Root 2 (Real Part): -1; Root 1 (Imaginary Part): 2; Root 1 (Real Part): -1

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