MathLiveQuadratic function
Defines a quadratic function of one real variable, whose graph is a parabola when a is nonzero. It is used to model curved relationships and to find roots, extrema and intercepts.
y = a x^2 + b x + cWhat the symbols mean
| independent real variable | |
| dependent variable, the value of the function at x | |
| quadratic coefficient, nonzero for a true quadratic | |
| linear coefficient | |
| constant term, the y-intercept |
About this formula
- FieldMathematics
- TopicPolynomial functions
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledsingle-variable quadratic function, quadratic polynomial, standard form of a quadratic, parabola equation, quadratic equation standard form
- SourceWikidata Q60963388
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