quadratics

American  

[kwo-drat-iks] / kwɒˈdræt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of algebra that deals with quadratic equations.

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Etymology

Origin of quadratics

First recorded in 1675–85; see origin at quadratic, -ics

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quadratics

We could use any basic function to illustrate transformations, but quadratics work nicely because we can easily keep track of a point called the vertex.

From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020

Then you will solve applications modeled by quadratics, graph them, and extend your understanding to quadratic inequalities.

From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020

Guessing also becomes cumbersome for quadratics with large numbers, and it only works neatly for problems that are contrived to have integer answers.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2020

The polynomials are limited to quadratics and have no squared terms: each polynomial pi has the form with .

From Nature ● Sep. 12, 2017

I passed through the earlier rules of algebra, came to simple equations, understood them; passed on to quadratics, and at length came to cubics.

From The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich by A.W. Drayson