The quadratic equation is an ancient staple of mathematics that dates back to ancient Babylonians in 2000 BC. ... It's a 'polynomial equation,' meaning that it always has two valid solutions.

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The two solutions to the quadratic equation will be the axis of symmetry plus or minus an unknown amount, which we’ll call u. In this example: r = 2 – u and s = 2 + u .

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