The discussion revolves around a participant's claim of deriving a relation between the product of two linear polynomials and the square of their average, suggesting its application in solving quadratic equations. The context includes considerations of academic impressiveness and relevance for university applications.
Participants generally disagree on the value of the derived relation for university applications, with a consensus that it is unlikely to impress admissions committees.
Participants reference established methods for solving quadratic equations, indicating that the new relation may not offer novel insights. There is an assumption that impressiveness is tied to the novelty and application of mathematical concepts in academic contexts.
This seems to be a description of completing the square to solve anyone or two variable quadratic equation. Nobody cares, because this is routine knowledge, established for a long time. The only way this would impress anyone is if you could use it in a job as an employee where most people near in the field have typically forgotten their knowledge.Mrq said:I derived a relation between the product of two linear polynomials and the square of their average. It can be used to solve any quadratic equation. Will this help me getting into a top university?