The roots of a quadratic equation are the values of the variable that satisfy the equation, typically found using the quadratic formula, factoring, or completing the square. These roots can be real or complex numbers, and their nature is determined by the discriminant of the quadratic equation.
Concept
A quadratic equation is a second-degree polynomial equation in a single variable with the general form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0. The solutions to a quadratic equation can be found using methods such as factoring, completing the square, or applying the quadratic formula, and these solutions can be real or complex numbers.
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