SOLUTION: How can I differentiate between pure and affected quadratic equations

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Question 1083643: How can I differentiate between pure and affected quadratic equations
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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here's a solution by edwin mccravey from algebra.com

https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/quadratic/Quadratic_Equations.faq.question.975622.html

basically, a pure quadratic equation is a quadratic equation tha's missing the middle term.

the standard form of a quadratic is ax^2 + bx + c = 0

the standard form of a pure quadratic is ax^2 + c = 0

here's a reference on pure quadratic equation.

http://blogformathematics.blogspot.com/2011/10/pure-quadratic-equations.html

an affected quadratic equation contains the x^2 term and the x term.

it can be complete or incomplete as explained by edwin mccravey.

his explanation pretty much explains it all.