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quadratic function meaning

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what's an example of one
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A quadratic function is a type of mathematical function that can be described by a quadratic equation, which is an equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. In this equation, a, b, and c are constants, with a not equal to 0, and x is the independent variable. The graph of a quadratic function is a curve known as a parabola. Quadratic functions are commonly used to model relationships in many areas of mathematics and science.
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An example of a quadratic function is:

y = 3x^2 + 2x - 5

In this quadratic function, the coefficient of the x^2 term is 3, the coefficient of the x term is 2, and the constant term is -5. The graph of this function is a parabola that opens upwards.

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