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Understanding the Discriminant in a Quadratic Formula

A quadratic equation in algebra is an equation in which the unknown variable's highest power is 2. You write quadratic equations using the following formula: ax² + bx + c = 0 Some quick examples of quadratic equations include: 2x² + 5x – 8 = 0 7x² + 9 = 0 xx² – 26 = 3x […]

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Using Slope-intercept Form

The slope-intercept form is the most common linear equation format. Although this form, written as y=mx+b, can look odd and confusing due to its use of variables, it is easy to use with proper explanation and practice. Even more, you can extract vast amounts of information from a single equation. The Basics As mentioned previously, […]

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Tips for simplifying Algebraic Fractions

An algebraic fraction is any fraction that uses a variable in the numerator or denominator. For example, the variable x in the fraction x/3 makes it an algebraic fraction. In algebraic fractions, you cannot divide by zero. As such, the denominator has certain restrictions. Take a look at the illustrations below. In the fraction 5/x, […]

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Understanding Imaginary Numbers

I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.

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