Mathematics GCSE
solution of a quadratic equation
What solution of a quadratic equation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of solution of a quadratic equation
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A value of the unknown that makes a quadratic equation true; when the equation is f(x) = 0, its solutions are the function’s roots.
Topics that use solution of a quadratic equation
- Algebra - Graphs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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