The degree of the equation 2 the exponent on x makes the equation quadratic. Quadratic Equations can be factored. Ax 2 bx c 0.
In this unit we learn how to solve quadratic equations and how to analyze and graph quadratic functions.
2x2 12x 40 0. Such an equation has two roots not necessarily distinct as given by the quadratic formula. When a 1 it is quite straightforward. The term second degree means that at least one term in the equation is raised to the power of two.