CLEP College Algebra/Quadratic Equations

Quadratic Equations

Quadratic equations take the form: $y = ax^2 + bx + c$

They can have zero, one, or two real solutions.

The Quadratic Equation

To solve any quadratic equation in the standard form, use: $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt {b^2-4ac}}{2a}$