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Math History
Factor by completing the square
Fun Facts
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equation

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Military and law enforcement

They use these formulas when looking at crime scenes and examination of fired bullets.

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When did the original problem of unifying quadratics arise?

The original problem of unifying quadratics arose around 2000 B.C.E

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a2 + 14a − 51 = 0

a=3 or a=−17


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When was the first quadratic equation used?

The first quadratic equation was used in 400BC

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ctfora

factor

200

Engineer

Engineer- Use these equations when designing and the creation of any piece of equipment they crete or

fix

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Who discovered the quadratic formula?

Brahmagupta, is acknowledged by some as the first man who discovered the quadratic formula

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x2+6x+8=0

x=−2 or x=−4

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Who was the person credited with the creation of the Parabola?

The person credited with the creation of the Parabola is  Menaechemmus


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tranfico

Fraction

300

Farmers 

Farmers - this job uses it in finding out the optimal arrangement of boundaries to produce the biggest fields and pens to grow produce

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What was the quadratic formula derived from?

The Quadratic Formula is derived from the completing the square method.

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3x2 = −4 + 8x

x=2/3 or x=2

300

What is the Latin word that would later turn into the word quadratic in quadratic equations?


Quadratus


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ialradc

radical

400

Astronomer 

Astronomer – This job relies heavily on learning these equations to make sure that ships can breach the atmosphere

400

What Problem First Led to Quadratics?

The earliest known problems that led to quadratic equations are on Babylonian tablets dating from 1700 BCE. In these problems, the Babylonians were trying to fi nd two numbers x and y that satisfy the system.

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8x2 + 16x = 42

{ 3/2 , − 7/2}

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How many blank forms of quadratic equations are there?


2

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fomeysstionquseat

System of Equations

500

Insurance Claim adjusters

Insurance Claim adjusters- use these in calculations of plans for covering costs of damages and money paid out to fix them

500

What other 2 theorems contributed to the advancements and development of the quadratic formula?

Pythagoras and Euclid

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r2− 4r − 91 = 7

r=2+√102 or r=2−√102

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Who were the first ancient civilization to use a quadratic equation?

Babylonians

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