Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 6 - Vocabulary Check - Page 470: 1

Answer

quadratic equation

Work Step by Step

The standard form of a quadratic equation is $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ with $a, b, and \space c$ being constants or numerical coefficients, and $x$ is an unknown variable. A quadratic equation is an equation of the second degree, meaning it contains at least one term that is squared. One absolute rule is that the first constant “$a$” cannot be a zero.
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