Model Solutions to Quadratic Equations.

McNaughton, Alastair

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ERIC Number: EJ339374

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Publication Date: 1986

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Model Solutions to Quadratic Equations.

McNaughton, Alastair

Mathematics Teacher, v79 n5 p332-36 May 1986

A method is described for representing quadratic functions by three-dimensional wire models. This enables one to form a simple geometric concept of the location of imaginary zeros. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Functions (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Graphs, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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Language: English

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