# quadratic.py
#    A program that computes the real roots of a quadratic equation.
#    Illustrates use of the math library.
#    Note: This program crashes if the equation has no real roots.

import math  # Makes the math library available.

def main():
    print "This program finds the real solutions to a quadratic"
    print

    a, b, c = input("Please enter the coefficients (a, b, c): ")

    discRoot = math.sqrt(b * b - 4 * a * c)
    root1 = (-b + discRoot) / (2 * a)
    root2 = (-b - discRoot) / (2 * a)

    print
    print "The solutions are:", root1, root2 

main()