I'm an Algebra 1 student and need to know about quadratics for Geometry. What are they?
2007-05-23 00:27:46 · 10 answers · asked by Andrew D 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
A quadratic equation is an equation with a term containing x^2 and has no term with a higher degree (x^3, x^4, etc).
By definition a quadratic equation produces a graph that is a parabola. The data/graph for a quadratic functions has a slope that is increasing or decreasing at a constant rate.
In algebra 1 you are likely finding solutions to quadratic equations (which are also called roots or x-intercepts) by factoring and using the quadratic formula.
You can visit the link to see all sorts of things related to quadratic equations.
2007-05-23 00:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by suesysgoddess 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A quadratic equation is one that has an x squared term. There are lots of geometry problems that can lead to quadratic equations.
2007-05-23 07:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you 11 years old?
Your Maths teacher will probably teach you Quadratic equations in the next 2-3 years.
Quad means 4 and in their general case, these equations have 4 terms
example
3x^2 + 5x - 7 = 0........(3x^2 is said 3x squared)
It's a certain number of an unknown (letter) squared, plus or minus a number of the same unknown (letter), plus or minus a number equals zero.
then you'll how to solve them both by using brackets and a formula.
Good luck - I'm so glad you enjoy Maths. Whenever you want to learn something new, ask someone who'd like to help you.
2007-05-23 07:47:56 · answer #3 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
quadratic equation are all kind of equation which have one of its variable quadrated. for example :
circle : x^2+y^2=25
parabola : y=4-x^2
hyperbola : x^2-y^2-25=0
See this website for more info.
2007-05-23 07:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by seed of eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the quadratic function is a parabola with open upward or downward.
2007-05-23 07:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by nildo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
origamimark, I hate you. Don't tell people to use the internet, this IS the internet. Google is not an encyclopedia...it might just bring you to yahoo answers.
2007-05-23 08:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by worried person 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of, relating to, or containing quantities of the second degree.
2007-05-23 07:34:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
origamimark, if everyone used google, then there would be no need to post here would there
2007-05-23 08:52:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have access to the internet - use it to google or yahoo your question.
2007-05-23 07:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Break down the word and you can probably guess.
2007-05-23 07:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by DS143 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋