Learning the Quadratic Equation

Sep 08, 2025

Learning the Quadratic Equation

To kick off the school year, this animated Doodle features one of the most searched equations — the quadratic equation: ax²+bx+c=0

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About the Doodle

About the Quadratic Equation

This Back to School Doodle features the quadratic equation, a mathematical object that has a number of useful applications across physics, engineering, business, and much more. The quadratic equation is used in physics to calculate real-world motion. If you've ever watched a basketball arc toward the hoop, you've seen the quadratic equation in action.

Ready to learn more? Explore the quadratic equation further with AI Mode in Google Search. You can ask any question that comes to mind and get a helpful, AI-powered response complete with relevant sites on the web. From there, it's easy to ask follow-up questions or explore a new topic of interest.

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The Doodle Learning the Quadratic Equation launched Sep 08, 2025

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