How to solve a quadratic equation.

Group the like terms together to make the equation less messy leaving the equation equal to 0.Simplify the long quadratic equation into brackets.Each bracket must be equal to 0 to fulfil the equation.When a bracket is equal to 0 the sum of the terms in the bracket must be 0 which will help us find the unknown.

IB
Answered by Imikan B. Maths tutor

3039 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

find the coordinates of the single stationary point of the curve with equation y=8x^2 + 2/x


If there are 20 marbles in a bag and 1/5 are red, what fraction are red if 1 more red marble is added?


Solve the simultaneous equation 2x-4y=8 and 3x+3y=-15


How many significant figures should I include in my answer?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning