Quadratic Formula Calculator

Solve ax² + bx + c = 0 using the quadratic formula. Finds real and complex roots, discriminant, vertex, and axis of symmetry.

Coefficients

Enter coefficients for ax² + bx + c = 0

Equation: 1x² − 5x + 6 = 0
Discriminant Δ = b² − 4ac
Δ = 1  → Two distinct real roots
FormulaExpression
Rootsx = (−b ± √(b²−4ac)) / 2a
DiscriminantΔ = b² − 4ac
Vertex x (h)h = −b / 2a
Vertex y (k)k = c − b²/4a
Sum of rootsx₁ + x₂ = −b/a
Product of rootsx₁ · x₂ = c/a

Solutions

Root x₁
3
Root x₂
2
PropertyValue
x₁3
x₂2
Discriminant (Δ)1
Vertex (h, k)(2.5, -0.25)
Axis of symmetryx = 2.5
y-intercept(0, 6)
Parabola opensUpward ↑ (minimum at vertex)

Discriminant Guide

ΔRootsGraph
Δ > 0Two distinct real rootsCrosses x-axis twice
Δ = 0One repeated real rootTouches x-axis once
Δ < 0Two complex conjugate rootsNever crosses x-axis