Quadratic Discriminant Formula
Determines whether a quadratic equation has two, one, or no real roots.
Formula
Δ = b² - 4 × a × c
Discipline: Mathematics. Result unit: dimensionless.
Variables and units
- Δ — Discriminant: Value used to classify the roots
- a — Quadratic Coefficient: Coefficient of the squared term
- b — Linear Coefficient: Coefficient of the linear term
- c — Constant: Constant term