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Quadratic equation solver (abc & pq formula)

Enter the coefficients of ax² + bx + c = 0. Complex solutions are shown too.

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Solutions
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Quadratic formula: x = (−b ± √(b² − 4ac)) ÷ 2a. pq formula after dividing by a: x = −p/2 ± √((p/2)² − q) with p = b/a, q = c/a. D > 0: two solutions, D = 0: one, D < 0: two complex solutions.

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  1. Bring the equation into the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
  2. Enter a, b and c.
  3. Read the solutions and the steps.
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Last checked: October 2026. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.

Frequently asked questions

When does a quadratic equation have no real solution?

When the discriminant b² − 4ac is negative.

What is the pq formula?

The German school form of the quadratic formula for x² + px + q = 0: x = −p/2 ± √((p/2)² − q).

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