SOLUTION: Why are there usually 2 solutions in a quadratic equation?

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Question 1694: Why are there usually 2 solutions in a quadratic equation?
Answer by smartdude17(30) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are usually 2 solutions because in the formula: ax^2+bx+c, the ^2 in ax^2 makes it 2. Do you understand?