A quadratic equation is generally written as:

$ax^2 + bx + c = 0$

where:

• $a$, $b$, and $c$ are constants,
• $x$ is the variable.

This is the standard form of a quadratic equation.

If you have a specific quadratic equation in a different form (e.g., factored form or vertex form), I can help convert it into this standard form.

Would you like to provide an example equation for me to work with? Or do you need further clarification on quadratic equations?

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Here are 5 questions that expand on this topic:

1. What are the methods to solve a quadratic equation?
2. How can you convert a quadratic equation from factored form to standard form?
3. How do you find the roots of a quadratic equation?
4. What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation tell you?
5. What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation, and how does it relate to the standard form?

Tip: To easily solve a quadratic equation, consider using the quadratic formula: $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$