document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=265>Question 265</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> What is a real life example where a quadratic equation would be used? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #126 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ichudov><B>ichudov(507)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-10.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ichudov><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=ichudov><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=126\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Any kinds of problems involving free fall of objects involve quadratic equations. That's because objects that are falling, are falling along a parabola (ignoring resistance of air). Also, anyt ime you calculate areas of rectangular plots of land, or really many other plots of land, would involve a quadratic equation. Say, a farmer could have a triangular plot and be planning where to plant his plants to make the most money. </SPAN>\n" );
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