Quadratic expressions Flashcards
A quadratic expressed is defined
ax2 + bx + c
what is the higher power of x
The term is quadratic as long as the highest power of x is 2
If a = 0 in the expression
ax2 + bx + c
is this still a quadratic equation?
No, if a = 0
it becomes a linear equation
Is the following expression quadratic?
5 + x + 3x2
Yes, it’s ok to express it the other way round.
What is important is that the highest power of x is 2
Is the following expression quadratic?
2x3 + x2 + x +1
No, the highest power of x is 3 here.
Is the following expression quadratic?
2x2 + x
Yes, it does not require to have a x value.
Is the following expression quadratic?
2x2 - 1
Yes, it does not require to have a constant value