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Quadratic Functions and Factoring
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Section 1

Introduction to Quadratic Functions

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What is a Quadratic Function?

Quadratic equations are second order polynomials, and have the form $f(x)=ax^2+bx+c$.

The Quadratic Formula

The zeros of a quadratic equation can be found by solving what is known as the quadratic formula.

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The Discriminant

The discriminant of a polynomial is a function of its coefficients that reveals information about the polynomial's roots.

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Other Equations in Quadratic Form

Many equations with no odd-degree terms can be reduced to quadratics and solved with the same methods as quadratics.

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