Hungerb\"uhler, Norbert
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The classical quadratic formula and some of its lesser known variants for solving the quadratic equation are reviewed. Then, a new formula for the roots of a quadratic polynomial is presented.
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The classical quadratic formula and some of its lesser known variants for solving the quadratic equation are reviewed. Then, a new formula for the roots of a quadratic polynomial is presented.
Key concepts: Quadratic equation, Binary quadratic form, Solving quadratic equations with continued fractions, Isotropic quadratic form, Quadratic function, Mathematics, Applied mathematics, Legendre symbol