SOLUTION: Can you explain the difference between a quadratic equation and quadratic formula?
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: Can you explain the difference between a quadratic equation and quadratic formula?
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A quadratic equation is an equation in a single variable where at least one of the terms includes the independent variable raised to the second power. In standard form:
where 
The quadratic formula is the general solution to a quadratic equation in standard form, specifically:
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