How do I solve quadratic equations?

How do I solve quadratic equations?

To solve quadratic equations, you can use the quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a.

Can you explain what a, b, and c represent in the formula?

Sure! In the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, 'a' is the coefficient of x², 'b' is the coefficient of x, and 'c' is the constant term.

What if the discriminant (b² - 4ac) is negative?

If the discriminant is negative, it means there are no real solutions, but there are two complex solutions.

Can you give me an example of solving a quadratic equation?

Of course! Let's solve x² - 4x + 4 = 0. Here, a=1, b=-4, and c=4. The discriminant is 0, so there is one real solution: x = 2.