SOLUTION: Why do we call the equation "ax^2+bx+c=0" as quadratic equation?

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Question 88587: Why do we call the equation "ax^2+bx+c=0" as quadratic equation?
Answer by dolly(163)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"ax^2+bx+c=0" is called as quadratic equation because the degree of the equation or the highest exponent is 2
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