Quadratic Equation Calculator (Roots, Vertex & Parabola)
Calculate roots, vertex coordinates, discriminant, and standard parabola properties.
TL;DR: Quadratic Equation Calculator computes roots, vertex $(h, k)$, axis of symmetry, and discriminant $\Delta = b^2 - 4ac$ for any quadratic function $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$.
How Do You Find the Vertex and Roots of a Quadratic Equation?
The roots are found using the quadratic formula: x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a). The vertex represents the maximum or minimum point of the parabola: x-coordinate h = -b / (2a); y-coordinate k = c - b² / (4a). If a > 0, the parabola opens upward (minimum); if a < 0, it opens downward (maximum).
How to Use the Quadratic Equation Calculator
Our Quadratic Equation Calculator performs high-precision mathematical operations directly in your browser with zero latency and complete client-side privacy.
- Enter the coefficients $a$, $b$, and $c$ (where $a \neq 0$).
- Click 'Calculate' to solve for real and complex roots.
- View the calculated vertex coordinates $(h, k)$ and direction of opening.
- Review the discriminant $\Delta = b^2 - 4ac$ and y-intercept $(0, c)$.
- Inspect the standard form, vertex form, and factored form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The vertex form is `y = a(x - h)² + k`, where `(h, k)` is the vertex point of the parabola.
- If the leading coefficient `a > 0`, the parabola opens upward (concave up). If `a < 0`, the parabola opens downward (concave down).
- The x-intercepts are the points where `y = 0`, which correspond exactly to the real roots of the quadratic equation.
- The y-intercept occurs where `x = 0`, which is always the point `(0, c)`.
- By completing the square on `ax² + bx + c` to isolate the `a(x - h)² + k` structure.
- A negative discriminant indicates that the parabola does not cross the real x-axis, resulting in two complex conjugate roots involving imaginary numbers (i).
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