When do you have "no solution" when solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula? Algebra Quadratic Equations and Functions Quadratic Formula 1 Answer F. Javier B. Mar 9, 2018 When b^2-4ac in the quadratic formula is negative Explanation: Just in case b^2-4ac is negative, there is no solution in real numbers. In further academic levels you will study complex numbers in order to resolve this cases. But this is another story Answer link Related questions How do you know how many solutions 2x^2+5x-7=0 has? What is the Quadratic Formula? How do you derive the quadratic formula? How is quadratic formula used in everyday life? How do you simplify the quadratic formula? How do you solve x^2+10x+9=0 using the quadratic formula? How do you solve -4x^2+x+1=0 using the quadratic formula? How do you solve 4x^2=0 using the quadratic formula? Why can every quadratic equation be solved by using the quadratic formula? How do you solve the equation 3x^2+6x-1=8? See all questions in Quadratic Formula Impact of this question 23517 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License