Answer:
It solves all quadratic equations for any real or imaginary solutions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The quadratic formula is
[tex]x=\frac{-b+\sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{2a}[/tex].
It is important because while some quadratics are factorable and can be solved not all are. The formula will solve all quadratic equations and can also give both real and imaginary solutions.