Non-unitary coefficient

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, used in Solving Equations and Inequalities.

Definition

A coefficient of the $x^2$ term that is not equal to 1.

Exam Context

Non-unitary coefficient appears in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Solving Equations and Inequalities and Quadratic Equations.

Algebra Solving Equations and Inequalities Quadratic Equations

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Solving Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square

Solving Equations and Inequalities • Quadratic Equations

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Related Key Terms

Coefficient Completing the square Exact form Perfect square trinomial

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Quadratic rearrangement

Simplified surd form

Surd form