If the \(n\)th term of a quadratic sequence is known, we can work out the terms in that sequence and also use knowledge of solving equations to determine if a specified number is a term in the ...

If the nth term of a sequence is known, it is possible to work out any number in that sequence. Write the first five terms of the sequence \(3n + 4\). \(n\) represents the position in the sequence.

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A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...

This jingle has helped generations of algebra students recall the quadratic formula that solves every equation of the form $latex ax^2+bx+c=0$. The formula is as ...