BIQUADRATIC Meaning and
Definition
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The term "biquadratic" originates from the Latin word "bis" which means "twice" and "quadratus" which means "square." In mathematics, the adjective "biquadratic" refers to a polynomial expression or equation of degree four. This means that the highest power of the variable in the equation is raised to the power of four.
A biquadratic equation is typically written in the form ax^4 + bx^2 + c = 0, where a, b, and c are coefficients, and x represents the variable. The primary characteristic of a biquadratic equation is that it involves two squared terms, represented by the bx^2 term and the ax^4 term. The degree of the equation being four implies that there can be a maximum of four solutions or roots, although some of them may be complex or imaginary.
Furthermore, biquadratic equations can also involve fractional or irrational exponents. While sometimes biquadratic equations can be solved algebraically using factoring or substitution methods, more often, numerical methods or graphing techniques are required to find the roots.
The term "biquadratic" can also be used in other contexts, such as in describing biquadratic residues in number theory or biquadratic extensions in algebra. In these contexts, "biquadratic" refers to concepts related to quadratic equations and their solutions, but expanded to include higher powers and degrees.
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Relating to the fourth power.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for BIQUADRATIC
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Etymology of BIQUADRATIC
The word "biquadratic" is derived from the Latin term "bi" meaning "two", and the Latin word "quadraticus" which means "square". The combination of these two terms gives us "biquadratic", which describes something that is related to the square of a square or a fourth power.
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