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OmniOperand Calculus
Algebraic Analysis • Quadratic Discriminant Matrix

Quadratic Formula & Parabola Vertex Calculator

Calculate real and complex roots, discriminant (Δ = b² - 4ac), and vertex coordinates of any quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0.

Parameters & Inversions

Deterministic Engine
coeff_a
Must be non-zero (a ≠ 0)
coeff_b
Coefficient of x
coeff_c
y-intercept constant

Calculated Output Metrics

Root x₁ x₁ = 3.0000
Root x₂ x₂ = -1.0000
Discriminant (Δ = b² - 4ac) Δ = 64.0000 (Two Real Roots)
Parabola Vertex (h, k) (1.0000, -8.0000)

Analytical Proof & Invariants

Machine Precision
Governing Mathematical Formula:
Roots x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a) | Discriminant Δ = b² - 4ac

Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation

1
Completing the Square Proof

Dividing ax² + bx + c = 0 by a yields x² + (b/a)x = -c/a. Adding (b/2a)² to both sides: [x + b/2a]² = (b² - 4ac) / 4a². Taking square roots yields the iconic formula x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / 2a.

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Discriminant Root Characterization

If Δ > 0: Two distinct real roots. If Δ = 0: Exactly one repeated real root (tangent to x-axis). If Δ < 0: Two conjugate complex roots x = -b/2a ± i√(4ac - b²) / 2a.

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Vertex Calculus Extrema

Differentiating dy/dx = 2ax + b = 0 gives the vertex axis of symmetry: h = -b / (2a), and minimum/maximum value k = c - b² / (4a).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a negative discriminant mean geometrically? +
A negative discriminant (Δ < 0) means the parabola's vertex lies above the x-axis (if opening upward) or below the x-axis (if opening downward), so the curve never intersects the x-axis in real space.
What are Vieta's formulas for quadratics? +
Vieta's formulas state that the sum of roots equals -b/a (x₁ + x₂ = -b/a) and the product of roots equals c/a (x₁ · x₂ = c/a).