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The type of equation I have so far dealt with is usually known as a ‘linear’ equation because of its connection with a straight line graph. I shall explain this connection later, but here our main purpose is to give understanding of algebraic manipulation and another task awaits us, namely the type of equation known as the quadratic equation. To prepare for that, attempt the following questions.
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Newbury, J. (1981). Quadratic Expressions. In: Basic Numeracy Skills and Practice. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-05558-6_5
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