Quadratic equations are basic to algebra and are the math behind parabolas, projectiles, satellite dishes and the golden ratio.

How to Graph a Parabola in Word. A parabola is a curved line with particular characteristics. Any point on the curve is the same distance from a fixed point and a fixed straight line. The result ...

How to draw a quadratic graph from a table of values Quadratic graph lines are U- or Ո-shaped, which is called a parabola. A linear graph can be drawn using only three points. A quadratic graph ...

A parabola is a symmetrical curve that can describe the path of a projectile, like a thrown football, or the curve of a suspension bridge. Parabolas are defined with variations on the equation y = x2.

A teenager from Gippsland in Victoria has written an equation that has been published in a national academic journal — a major achievement for one so young.

Learn how to read and plot quadratic graphs with this BBC Bitesize Maths article. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.