quadratic expression
[kwɑˈdrætɪk ɪkˈsprɛʃən]
nounpl: quadratic expressions
expressão quadrática
1. A polynomial expression of the second degree, typically written in the form ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0
The quadratic expression 2x² + 3x + 1 can be factored into (2x + 1)(x + 1).
A expressão quadrática 2x² + 3x + 1 pode ser fatorada em (2x + 1)(x + 1).
2. An algebraic expression containing a variable raised to the power of two as its highest degree term
We need to solve the quadratic expression x² - 5x + 6 = 0.
Precisamos resolver a expressão quadrática x² - 5x + 6 = 0.
Quadratic expressions are fundamental in mathematics education in both Brazil and the USA, typically introduced in 8th-9th grade algebra. The term is used uniformly across both countries in academic and professional mathematical contexts with no significant regional variations.
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