Explanation:
A quadratic is an equation of the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
which can often be factored into a form of two or three terms
like f(x) = 3 ( x-2)(x+5) Quadratics, when graphed, are PARABOLAS.
the values of x that result in a y = 0 ( the 'roots' or 'zeroes' of the quadratic) can be determined using the Quadratic Formula ....or factoring.....or graphing ...or 'completing the square' manipulations