Order the steps of the quadratic formula

Exercise and reference answers

Steps

1. Write in standard form ax² + bx + c = 0
2. Compute the discriminant D = b² − 4ac
3. If D ≥ 0, real roots exist; if D < 0, roots are complex
4. Apply x = (−b ± √D) / 2a
5. Simplify and list both roots

Instructions

Tap the steps in order to solve a quadratic equation using the formula.