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The quadratic formula is used in algebra to solve quadratic equation (polynomial equations of the second degree).
Formula: (-b±√(b^2-4ac ))/2a |
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| Solutions to quadratic equations; when a graphed quadratic hits the x-axis. |
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| To factor a number means to break it up into numbers that can be multiplied together to get the original number. |
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A function of the coefficients of a polynomial equation whose value gives information about the roots of the polynomial. If solution is positive, there are two roots. If negative, there are no roots. If equal to zero, there's one root.
b^2-4ac |
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