Solve x² − 4 = 0
The roots of x² − 4 = 0 are x = 2 and x = −2.
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- Enter a (coefficient of x²), b (coefficient of x) and c (constant) in the fields above.
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- Read your root 1 (x₁) and the full breakdown beneath it.
x² − 4 = 0 is a difference of squares — the roots are x = 2 and x = −2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the quadratic formula?
- For ax² + bx + c = 0, the roots are x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / (2a). The discriminant b²-4ac determines the nature of the roots.