{"id":61933,"date":"2021-05-31T08:32:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T06:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/?p=61933"},"modified":"2025-06-20T08:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T05:10:15","slug":"quadratic-equation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/mathematics\/quadratic-equation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Quadratic Equation Solver"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Quadratic Equation Solver<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"relative group inline-block\">\n  <button class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"61933\" data-favorite-title=\"Quadratic Equation\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/mathematics\/quadratic-equation-2\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"This calculator helps you quickly and accurately solve any quadratic equation of the form $$ax\u00b2 + bx + c = 0$$. 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data-ad-slot=\"6317458308\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<section class=\"formula-box\" aria-labelledby=\"formula-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"formula-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Quadratic Formula Explanation<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">$$x = \\frac{-b \\pm \\sqrt{b^2 &#8211; 4ac}}{2a}$$<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<br \/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis formula solves the quadratic equation $$ax\u00b2 + bx + c = 0$$. The term under the square root, $$b\u00b2 &#8211; 4ac$$, is called the discriminant (D).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If $$D > 0$$: two real and distinct roots.<\/li>\n<li>If $$D = 0$$: one real root (a double root).<\/li>\n<li>If $$D < 0$$: two complex conjugate roots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\r\n<\/section>\n<p>Quadratic equations commonly appear in algebra, physics, engineering, and economics. This calculator instantly computes roots using the well-known quadratic formula. Just enter coefficients $$a$$, $$b$$, and $$c$$, and it will handle the rest\u2014including complex solutions. It\u2019s especially helpful for checking homework, solving real-world problems, or automating repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This calculator helps you quickly and accurately solve any quadratic equation of the form $$ax\u00b2 + bx + c = 0$$. 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