SOLUTION: Why is a quadratic equation called a quadratic equation? why is it so called?

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Question 9926: Why is a quadratic equation called a quadratic equation?
why is it so called?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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From the Latin: Quadra meaning square. A quadratic equation is one in which the highest power (the order) of the independent variable is squared.