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A Simple Proof of the Quadratic Formula

@article{Loh2019ASP,
  title={A Simple Proof of the Quadratic Formula},
  author={Po-Shen Loh},
  journal={arXiv: History and Overview},
  year={2019}
}
  • Po-Shen Loh
  • Published 13 October 2019
  • Mathematics
  • arXiv: History and Overview
This article provides a simple proof of the quadratic formula, which also produces an efficient and natural method for solving general quadratic equations. The derivation is computationally light and conceptually natural, and has the potential to demystify quadratic equations for students worldwide. 
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