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If `a=0` in the quadratic equation `ax^(2)+bx+2=0`, which type of equation is obtained?

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In the quadratic equation `ax^(2)+bx+c=0`, if `a=0` we get `bx+c=0`. This is a linear equation.
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    A
    `0 , -(b)/(a)`
    B
    ` 0,+(b)/(a)`
    C
    ` +(b)/(a) ,-(b)/(a)`
    D
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    A
    Adfected quadratic equations
    B
    Pure quadratic equations
    C
    Linear equations
    D
    Simultaneous equations.
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    ` - 3 and -2`
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