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Write the general form of a quadratic polynomial.

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A quadratic polynomial is a type of polynomial that has a degree of two. Its general form can be expressed as:

Standard Form of a Quadratic Polynomial

The standard form is given by:

f(x) = ax² + bx + c

Where:

  • a is the coefficient of x² (and cannot be zero)
  • b is the coefficient of x
  • c is the constant term

This structure allows for the representation of a parabola when graphed, with the shape and position determined by the values of a, b, and c.