quadratics
/kwɑˈdrætɪks/
noun
- A branch of algebra dealing with equations that involve terms raised to the second power (squared), typically in the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
- Quadratics appear in many real-world problems, such as calculating the path of a thrown ball.
- She struggled with quadratics at first, but after practicing, she could factor equations easily.
- In math class, we are studying quadratics and learning how to solve them using the quadratic formula.