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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ875492
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 3
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Graphical Representation of Complex Solutions of the Quadratic Equation in the "xy" Plane
McDonald, Todd
AMATYC Review, v27 n2 p15-17 Spr 2006
This paper presents a visual representation of complex solutions of quadratic equations in the xy plane. Rather than moving to the complex plane, students are able to experience a geometric interpretation of the solutions in the xy plane. I am also working on these types of representations with higher order polynomials with some success.
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), College Mathematics, Graphs, Problem Solving
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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