Before students are presented with the quadratic formula, they’re taught a simpler method to solve certain equations. For simplicity, we’ll consider an equation where a = 1. x ² – 4 x – 5 = 0 ...

C. E. Lemke, A Method of Solution for Quadratic Programs, Management Science, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Jul., 1962), pp. 442-453 ... Management Science is a cross-functional, multidisciplinary examination of ...