Equations: Linear, quadratic, simultaneous. Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Linear equation?
A
An equation of the form
y = ax + b
where a and b are constants and x and y are variables.
2
Q
What is a quadratic equation?
A
An equation of the form
ax^2 + bx + c = 0
where a, b, and c are constants and x is a variable.
3
Q
What is a simultaneous equation?
A
Two or more equations that share variables and have a common solution.
(one linear and one quadratic)
y = x + 3y = x^2 + 5x - 2
