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quadratic

[kwo-drat-ik] / kwɒˈdræt ɪk /


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Faced with quadratic equations, Richard Scott couldn’t resist the temptation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

To evaluate whether the warming rate has changed since the 1970s, the researchers applied two statistical techniques: a quadratic trend analysis and a piecewise linear model that identifies when shifts in warming rates occur.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 9, 2026

Our high-school nightmares are graffitied with formulas and calculus and quadratic equations, panicked pop quizzes corrected with a harsh red pen.

From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024

“If all I find is that the extraterrestrials know quadratic equations, I’m going to be very disappointed,” Vakoch says.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 3, 2023

Babi taught her to derive the quadratic equation, showed her how to factor polynomials and plot parametric curves.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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