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In p(x) = ax² + bx + c, if a ≠ 0, what type of polynomial is it?

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Correct answer: Quadratic

The governing concept is classification by the degree of a polynomial. In p(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, the condition a ≠ 0 guarantees that the term ax^2 is present with a non-zero coefficient. Thus the greatest exponent of x is 2, so the polynomial has degree 2 and is called a quadratic polynomial. Therefore option B is correct. The values of b and c do not change this conclusion; even if b = 0 or c = 0, the non-zero x^2 term remains. It cannot be linear or constant because the degree-two term is present, and it cannot be cubic because no x^3 term occurs. If a were zero, the classification could change, which explains why the condition a ≠ 0 is essential.

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PolynomialsQuadratic-PolynomialDegreeCoefficientsPolynomials In One VariableMathematicsClass 10 Mcq

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