Quadratic Equation Formula — Calculator and Worked Example

The Quadratic Equation formula is shown below alongside our interactive calculator. Enter your own values and we apply the formula step by step so you can see exactly how the result is derived.

Equation: ax² + bx + c = 0

Results

Discriminant
1.0000
Root 1 (x₁)
3.0000
Root 2 (x₂)
2.0000
Real Part
2.5000

For complex roots

Imaginary Part

For complex roots

Vertex X
2.5000
Vertex Y
-0.2500