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Algebra 2 introduces the concept of quadratic equations and their corresponding formulas.
Quadratic equations are polynomial equations of the second degree, meaning they contain a
variable raised to the power of two. These equations can be expressed in the general form:

ax^2 + bx + c = 0,

where 'a,' 'b,' and 'c' are constants, and 'x' represents the variable.

The quadratic formula is a powerful tool used to find the solutions, or roots, of a quadratic
equation. It is derived from completing the square and is given by:

x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / (2a).

In this formula, the symbol '±' indicates that there are two possible solutions, one for the addition
and one for the subtraction. The term inside the square root, known as the discriminant (b^2 -
4ac), determines the nature of the solutions.

If the discriminant is positive (b^2 - 4ac > 0), then the quadratic equation has two distinct real
solutions.
If the discriminant is zero (b^2 - 4ac = 0), then the quadratic equation has one real solution,
often referred to as a "double root" or "repeated root."
If the discriminant is negative (b^2 - 4ac < 0), then the quadratic equation has no real solutions.
However, it does have two complex solutions, which involve the imaginary unit 'i' (i.e., the
square root of -1).
Using the quadratic formula, you can find the solutions for any quadratic equation by
substituting the values of 'a,' 'b,' and 'c' into the formula. The resulting 'x' values will represent
the solutions to the equation.

It's important to note that the quadratic formula is not the only method for solving quadratic
equations. Other techniques, such as factoring, completing the square, and graphing, can also
be employed depending on the context and the nature of the equation. However, the quadratic
formula provides a reliable and systematic approach to finding solutions for any quadratic
equation.