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A simile compares two things using "like" or "as". For example, "She is as graceful as a swan" or "He runs like the wind."

A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, without using "like" or "as". For example, "She is a swan on the dance floor" or "He is a cheetah on the track."

Both are figurative language devices used to make comparisons, but similes use explicit comparison words while metaphors imply the comparison.

There are three main methods to solve quadratic equations (ax² + bx + c = 0):

1. Factoring: Rewrite the equation in the form (px + q)(rx + s) = 0, then set each factor equal to zero and solve.

2. Completing the Square: Rearrange the equation to isolate x² and x terms, then add a constant to both sides to create a perfect square trinomial.

3. Quadratic Formula: Use the formula x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a, where a, b, and c are the coefficients in the standard form.

The quadratic formula is the most reliable method as it works for all quadratic equations.