How can quadratic functions help us in decision making?

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saifoo.khan · Answer

Check the value of "a" to see the nature.

anonymous · Answer

Where's this question from, lol?

amistre64 · Answer

quadratic function provide a good model with which to experiment with many real-life circumstances; such as determining when anvils dropped off a cliff will hit the ground ... an actual problem from my textbook .....

anonymous · Answer

A quadratic is a parabola http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabola "The parabola has many important applications, from automobile headlight reflectors to the design of ballistic missiles. They are frequently used in physics, engineering, and many other areas."