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A 3rd degree polynomial is called a cubic, and a 2nd degree is a quadratic. But quad implies 4. Why is a 2nd degree called quadratic?
3rd degree polynomial is called a cubic
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The word comes from the Latin word quadratus, meaning "square". Quadratic functions deal with calculating the area of squares.
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Thank you! You didn't make up that screen name just to answer my question, did you :)
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tony873004 said:
LOL no, I just keep to myself mostly. I couldn't resist answering your question though
