What is a second degree polynomial?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a definition and explanation of what constitutes a second degree polynomial, including its general form and characteristics.
Answer
a polynomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a ≠ 0
The final answer is a polynomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a ≠ 0
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a polynomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a ≠ 0
More Information
A second-degree polynomial is also known as a quadratic polynomial. It represents a parabolic curve in a graph.
Tips
Make sure not to confuse the highest degree term’s coefficient 'a' with zero, as that would make it no longer a second-degree polynomial.
Sources
- What is a second degree polynomial? - Socratic - socratic.org
- What Is 2nd Degree Polynomial? - BYJU'S Q&A - byjus.com
- Quadratic function - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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