\(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\) is a quadratic equation only when

A. \(b \ne 0\)

B. \(c \ne 0\)

C. \(a = 0\)

D. \(a \ne 0\)

Doubtly AI Asked 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 ssc 10th Save WhatsApp Report

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Answer: D. \(a \ne 0\)

If \(a = 0\) the \(x^2\) term vanishes and the equation is no longer of degree 2.

Doubtly AI · 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report

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