This is known as the general form or quadratic form. X 2 3x 2 0. Ax2 bx c 0 where x is an unknown variable and a b c are constants with a 0 if a 0 then it becomes a linear equation.
A quadratic equation is an equation of the second degree meaning it contains at least one term that is squared.
There are several different ways to write a quadratic equation. If you continue browsing the site you agree to the use of cookies on this website. If the discriminant is a perfect square then solve by factoring. General Guidelines for Solving Quadratic Equations.