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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the quadratic formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x= -b+ or- square root of b^2 - 4ac/ 2a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvquad4.htm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i use it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

given a polynomial of form \[ax^{2} + bx + c\]take the constant coefficients a, b and c and plug them in to their respective places in the formula. The formula then spits out values of x that will satisfy the polynomial

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Also, there is a much better explanation on the site Del provided

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