Mathematics reference

Mathematics formulas, made clear.

Mathematics is the grammar of every science. These are the core relationships you will reach for again and again — each shown clearly and paired with a plain-language explanation of what it actually does.

Math01

Quadratic Formula

x = (−b ± √(b² − 4ac)) / 2a

Solves any quadratic equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0 for x.

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Pythagorean Theorem

a² + b² = c²

In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Math03

Area of a Circle

A = π r²

The space enclosed by a circle of radius r.

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Slope of a Line

m = (y₂ − y₁) / (x₂ − x₁)

How steep a straight line is — the change in y over the change in x.

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Distance Formula

d = √((x₂ − x₁)² + (y₂ − y₁)²)

The straight-line distance between two points on a plane.

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Perfect Square

(a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²

Expands a squared binomial without multiplying it out by hand.

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