Name: How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation Using the Quadratic Formula?
Uploaded: 2023-04-05T07:31:23.093Z
Channel: House of Math
Description: You can use the quadratic formula to find the solutions to any second-degree equation. This video explains how the process works through examples.

The Babylonians used their own version of the quadratic formula, which scientists have found on stone tablets. People have been solving quadratic equations for thousands of years!

You can use the quadratic formula to find the solutions to any second-degree equation. This video explains how the process works through examples.

How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation Using the Quadratic Formula?

An equation that can be written in the form 

where the coefficient a is not equal to 0

The number in front of a variable or product of variables, showing how many you have of that variable or product of variables

When you work with quadratic equations, the discriminant is what is under the square root when you use the quadratic formula

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Definition

Using the Quadratic Formula

Solving Unorganized Equations

Positive Discriminant

Discriminant Is 0

Negative Discriminant

Coefficient b is 0

Coefficient c Equals 0

Quadratic Equations

You can use the quadratic formula to find the solutions to any second-degree expression. This video explains how the process works through examples. 