MHB It’s a korean high school math problem Can you solve this?

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A Korean high school student created a math mock exam problem for the KSAT, highlighting its challenging nature despite minimal calculations. The discussion centers on clarifying the term "highest order coefficient," with participants questioning whether it refers to the leading coefficient or the constant term. The problem presented involves a quadratic function, specifically f(x) = -x^2. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding mathematical terminology in problem-solving. Overall, the thread showcases the intersection of language and mathematics in educational contexts.
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View attachment 9200Hello, I,m korean high school student who likes mathematics. So I have made a math mock exam for KSAT, and this is a problem in the exam. It doesn’t need so long calculation but you can feel it a little difficult. (Sorry to my fool English performance. I’m not good at English)
 

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What do you mean by “highest order coefficient”? Do you mean the leading coefficient or the constant term?
 
Olinguito said:
What do you mean by “highest order coefficient”? Do you mean the leading coefficient or the constant term?


That means f(x) = -x^2 + ...
 

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