Mathematical Journey/Quadratic Equations/Prerequisites and Glossary

Glossary

 * Quadratic:Quadratic is synonymous with parabolic.
 * Real Numbers:All positive and negative numbers and zero. The set of real numbers also includes all positive and negative fractions and all decimals that are repeating or non-repeating-- terminating or non-terminating.
 * Factors:Numbers that are multiplied together.
 * Product:The answer when numbers are multiplied together.