What is the quadratic formula and how do I use it?
The quadratic formula is a way of solving quadratic equations of the form: ax2+bx+c=0. By plugging in the values a,b and c into it, the solutions for x can be obtained:x = [-b +/- sqrt(b2-4ac)]/2a For example, solving 2x2+3x-5=0:a = 2, b = 3, c = -5 so inputting these values into the formula above:x = [-3 +/- sqrt(32-4(2*-5)]/(2*2)x = 1 or x = -5/2These can be checked by inserting them into the original equation, or using a graphical method looking at the x-intercept coordinates.
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