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In a quadratic equation, what do the coefficients a, b, and c represent?
In a quadratic equation, what do the coefficients a, b, and c represent?
The coefficients a, b, and c in a quadratic equation represent known numbers, where a ≠ 0. They are respectively called the quadratic coefficient, the linear coefficient, and the constant coefficient or free term.
What are the solutions of a quadratic equation called?
What are the solutions of a quadratic equation called?
The values of x that satisfy the equation are called solutions of the equation, and roots or zeros of the expression on its left-hand side.
How many solutions does a quadratic equation have?
How many solutions does a quadratic equation have?
A quadratic equation has at most two solutions. If there is only one solution, one says that it is a double root.
What are the possible types of solutions for a quadratic equation with real coefficients?
What are the possible types of solutions for a quadratic equation with real coefficients?
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What is the name of the formula that expresses the solutions of a quadratic equation in terms of a, b, and c?
What is the name of the formula that expresses the solutions of a quadratic equation in terms of a, b, and c?
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What is the formula that expresses the solutions of a quadratic equation in terms of $a$, $b$, and $c$?
What is the formula that expresses the solutions of a quadratic equation in terms of $a$, $b$, and $c$?
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What is the maximum number of real solutions a quadratic equation can have?
What is the maximum number of real solutions a quadratic equation can have?
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What is the term used for the values of $x$ that satisfy a quadratic equation?
What is the term used for the values of $x$ that satisfy a quadratic equation?
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If a quadratic equation has only one solution, what is it called?
If a quadratic equation has only one solution, what is it called?
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What is the term used for an equivalent equation obtained from factoring a quadratic equation?
What is the term used for an equivalent equation obtained from factoring a quadratic equation?
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