The steps to derive the quadratic formula are shown below: Step 1 ax2 + bx + c = 0
Step 2 ax2 + bx = − c
Step 3

Provide the next step to derive the quadratic formula.
a times the quantity x squared plus b over a times x end quantity equals negative c
x(ax + b) = −c
x squared over a plus b over a times x equals negative c over a
x squared over a plus b over a equals negative c over a