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Quadratic Equations

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Quadratic Equations

A quadratic equation has the form ax² + bx + c = 0. It can be solved by factorising, completing the square, or the quadratic formula:

x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a

Worked example

Solve x² - 5x + 6 = 0 by factorising: (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0, so x = 2 or x = 3.