Give an example of the use of quadratic equations in daily life. (2 points)

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ganeshie8 · Answer

Is this question from test ? :P

anonymous · Answer

trajectory: e.g. a baseball thrown by a pitcher, bullet fired, etc.

kc_kennylau · Answer

@ganeshie8 no, I added the (2 points) myself just to confuse you guys :D

kc_kennylau · Answer

I actually made up this question myself xP

kc_kennylau · Answer

@Data_LG2 you wouldn't calculate the distance travelled by a baseball IN DAILY LIFE would you

sweetburger · Answer

i would

anonymous · Answer

yes same XD ^^

kc_kennylau · Answer

\(-_-)/

anonymous · Answer

Find the vertical distance traveled by an object due to acceleration from gravity.
Maximize the area given the perimeter/amount of available material.
Find consecutive integers satisfying specific conditions.

anonymous · Answer

even the students are using quadratic equations to solve their PROBLEMS

anonymous · Answer

used to calculate the optimum lot size and sale price of a product, considering the start up and materials cost to manufacture it.

anonymous · Answer

yes, students use the quadratic equation in their real daily life as students...

kc_kennylau · Answer

@ehuman you don't say

anonymous · Answer

oh but I do say