Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter J Reilly is a Forbes contributor who covers taxes. The underdogs with roots in the metro New York area lost a great advocate ...

The ancient Babylonians were a remarkable bunch. Among many extraordinary achievements, they found a now-famous mathematical solution to an unpleasant challenge: paying tax. The particular problem for ...

If you analyze the past CAT exam papers you will realize that invariably two to three problems involve the application of Quadratic Equations and Inequations. This article lays the foundation of the ...

Quadratic equations and other equations is another important topic which is often given in the entrances to test the aptitude of the aspirants. Students find this chapter tricky to handle and hence we ...

For tips on how to do this, look at Factorising quadratics and Factorisation of further quadratics in this guide. For (\({x}\) + 2)(\({x}\) + 7) to equal 0 either the first or second bracket must be ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In mathematics, a quadratic is a type of problem that deals with a variable multiplied by itself ...

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 ...

Looking for the answers to ax² + bx + c = 0? A mathematician has rediscovered a technique that the ancient Babylonians used. By Kenneth Chang and Jonathan Corum The quadratic equation has frustrated ...

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