Learning algebra poses unique challenges to students: It requires them to reason abstractly, learn a “new” language of mathematical symbols and vocabulary, and understand mathematical structures such ...

Abstract: In this correspondence, the constructions and enumerations of all bent functions represented by a polynomial form of f(x)=/spl Sigma//sub i=1//sup n/2-1/c/sub i/Tr(x/sup 1+2(i)/)+c/sub ...

For many students of algebra, factoring quadratic equations can seem like a completely arbitrary thing to do. Why would anyone want to know the zeros of a quadratic function? Teachers can set up ...

Abstract: We introduce a new class of quadratic functions based on a hierarchy of linear time-varying (LTV) dynamical systems. These quadratic functions in the higher order space can be also seen as a ...

Polynomials and power functions are the foundation for modelling non-linear relationships. Polynomial functions such as quadratic, cubic and quartic model variables raised to exponents of different ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...