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Solve and verify linear or quadratic equations step by step

No account, no upload, and no server-side formula history. Draft locally, then verify the result in its destination.

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Equation & Formula Solver

Enter a one-variable linear or quadratic equation, or edit its coefficients directly. The solver shows classification, exact notation, decimal solutions, steps, and substitution residuals.

Supported examples: 2x + 7 = 15, x² - 5x + 6 = 0, and 0.5x^2 + x - 1 = 0.

x^2-5x+6=0
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Classification

Discriminant

Solutions
Substitution check
Worked method
Step-by-step solution
    Scope: this tool handles numeric one-variable polynomials up to degree two. It does not simplify symbolic parameters, rational expressions, trigonometric equations, systems, inequalities, or higher-degree polynomials.
    Verify before reusing a root
    A root is only useful when it satisfies the original equation and the model's domain. The solver substitutes each displayed decimal root back into ax² + bx + c and reports the residual. Small floating-point residuals near zero are expected.
    Review the quadratic formula · Read the roots notation reference · Open the polynomial workbench
    Worked example and guidance
    Use Equation & Formula Solver with a checkable example
    

    Example input
    x² - 5x + 6 = 0
    Expected output
    x = 2 or x = 3
    For the example above, the output should be read as a calculation under the input and branch conventions shown by the tool. Equation & Formula Solver performs the browser-side transformation or calculation, but the mathematical convention, units, domain, and intended publishing format still come from your problem.
    

    How to use it
    1. Enter or paste a small known number or algebraic expression before using a larger real-world example.
    2. Choose the required options and run Equation & Formula Solver; keep the original input available for comparison.
    3. Read the result together with its domain restrictions, substituted values, and independent recomputation, then copy or export only after the check passes.
    Useful for
    • Checking a worked example
    • Exploring how inputs change a result
    • Preparing a clean result for a technical note
    Limits and checks
    • The tool may show numeric rather than symbolic results
    • Extraneous or excluded solutions still require a domain check
    • Browser floating-point arithmetic has finite precision
    

    Equation & Formula Solver FAQ
    Does Equation & Formula Solver upload my input?
    No. The published tool runs in the browser. Avoid placing confidential material in share URLs or exported files that you later send elsewhere.
    How should I verify a Equation & Formula Solver result?
    Start with the worked example, inspect the domain restrictions, substituted values, and independent recomputation, and compare one result with an independent calculation or representation.
    What should I do when the input is rejected?
    Reduce the input to the smallest failing number or algebraic expression, check delimiters and supported syntax, then add the remaining structure back one step at a time.
    Next steps
    Continue after Equation & Formula Solver
    Your inputs stay in this browser. Use a related guide or reference to verify the result and reuse it correctly.
    How to Solve Quadratic EquationsChoose factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula, then verify every root in the original quadratic equation.Quadratic FormulaFinds the roots of a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 when a is nonzero.⦞ Angle with S InsideThe Unicode character ⦞ is named angle with s inside and is used as a specialized mathematical sign in contexts where its exact shape carries meaning.
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    How this tool was checked
    Tool documentation records what was tested, which sources define compatibility, and where the browser utility stops.
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    Review record
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-26
    Method
    Checked linear, repeated-root, two-real-root, complex-root, identity, contradiction, zero-leading-coefficient, decimal-coefficient, parsed-equation, direct-coefficient, residual-verification, share-link, copy, and editor-handoff cases.
    Verified against
    Standard linear and quadratic solution methods and worked examples from an established algebra reference, with independent substitution residual checks in the browser.
    Known limits
    • The expression parser accepts one-variable polynomial equations up to degree two with numeric coefficients; it is not a general computer algebra system.
    • Decimal output is rounded for display, while residual checks use browser floating-point arithmetic.
    • Users must verify units, domain restrictions, and whether a quadratic model is appropriate for the original problem.
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