quadratic formula
Americannoun
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The quadratic formula learned by generations of math students is difficult to remember, but it can be used to solve quadratic equations where y = 0.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2020
Before students are presented with the quadratic formula, they’re taught a simpler method to solve certain equations.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2020
If not, we make use of the quadratic formula.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016
We can use substitution to make the equation appear simpler, and then use the same techniques we use solving an algebraic quadratic: factoring, the quadratic formula, etc.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
It’s the famous quadratic formula, which is the crowning achievement of high-school algebra class.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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