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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.

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