Quadratic discriminant Calculator

How to calculate quadratic discriminant

This tool calculates quadratic discriminant from Coefficient a, Coefficient b, Coefficient c. Enter each quantity in its labelled field, then use the formula below to check the calculation.

Formula

b² − 4ac

Worked example

Coefficient a

1

Coefficient b

-5

Coefficient c

6

Applying the formula to these values gives 1 .

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