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Quadratic Queries

Quadratic Queries

Quadratic equations and expressions crop up in all sorts of contexts. Each of the problems in this feature includes a quadratic element; we hope you find them intriguing...


Difference of Two Squares 
Age 14 to 16
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What is special about the difference between squares of numbers adjacent to multiples of three?

Pythagoras Perimeters 
Age 14 to 16
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If you know the perimeter of a right angled triangle, what can you say about the area?

Mega Quadratic Equations 
Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star

What do you get when you raise a quadratic to the power of a quadratic?

System Speak 
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star

Five equations... five unknowns... can you solve the system?

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  • Creating and Manipulating Linear and Quadratic Expressions - Stage 4
  • Equations and Formulae - Stage 4
  • Polynomials

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