SOLUTION: Why cant the coeficient of the quadratic term be equal to zero?

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Question 1044348: Why cant the coeficient of the quadratic term be equal to zero?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Quadratic means the degree on the variable which can vary must be 2. What do you think this means here? y=0%2Ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc, if the independent variable is x.