Quadratic Equations in the Real World
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James A. Sellers
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2009.
Quadratic functions often arise in real-world settings. Explore a number of problems, including calculating the maximum height of a rocket and determining how long an object dropped from a tree takes to reach the ground. Learn that in finding a solution, graphing can often help.