alleryThe word quadratic comes from the Latin quadrus, meaning
Afour
Bcircle
Csquare
Dcurve
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. square
1. The name derives from the Latin quadrus.
2. Quadrus means square, which matches the squared term.
3. Four, circle and curve are not the meaning of quadrus.
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