SOLUTION: Quadratic equations, which are expressed in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a does not equal 0, may have how many solutions? Explain why? Think of a linear equation. How man

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Question 483300: Quadratic equations, which are expressed in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a does not equal 0, may have how many solutions? Explain why?
Think of a linear equation. How many solutions may that have?
Can you extend this to a an n-degree equation?



Answer by richard1234(5390) About Me  (Show Source):
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Quadratic equations have two solutions. If you want to learn why, look up the proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra (most are quite advanced and use some complex analysis).