The Quadratic Formula
x = (−b ± √(b²−4ac)) / 2a
The discriminant (Δ = b²−4ac) tells you the nature of the roots: positive = 2 real roots, zero = 1 repeated root, negative = 2 complex roots.
Solve ax² + bx + c = 0 and see the full solution.
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The discriminant (Δ = b²−4ac) tells you the nature of the roots: positive = 2 real roots, zero = 1 repeated root, negative = 2 complex roots.