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quadratics

quadratics

1 7.7
The part of algebra about equations that have a squared term
  • noun
  • /kwɑːˈdrætɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cuadráticas
  • You give me a problem involving quadratics and I can solve them in a flash.

And if you need help learning how to factor quadratics, that is a whole other topic.

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Examples

  • Understanding quadratics is essential for solving complex mathematical problems.

  • So whenever you have quadratics, you have to have a S + B.

  • And if you need help learning how to factor quadratics, that is a whole other topic.

  • And what we, the only thing that we have talked about is graphing quadratics in vertex form, right?

  • Man, we love quadratics.

  • So if you move all the terms over to one side, you can put the quadratics into a form that can be factored allowing that side of the equation to equal zero.

  • In my algebra class, we are currently studying quadratics and how to solve them.

  • To find the roots of quadratics, we often use methods like factoring or completing the square.

Synonyms

quadratic equation
vsquadratics
  • Specialized
3 5.1

An equation where the unknown number is multiplied by itself, for example ax² + bx + c = 0

is the branch studying such equations and their properties
quadratic polynomial
vsquadratics
  • Specialized
7.7

A math expression with x squared, x, and a number where the x squared part is not zero

is the branch covering these expressions and related equation properties

Surface Forms

quadratics plural
quadratical singular

Morphology

quadratics = quadratic (transparent) = quadratic + s

The plural is formed by adding the regular -s to 'quadratic', and the meaning (reference to quadratic equations/topics) is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Quadratics comes from the Latin root quadr- meaning 'four' or 'square'. A quadratic equation has a number multiplied by itself (like x squared), so the name reminds us it is about 'squares'.