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1) How do you know if a quadratic equation will have 1, 2, or no solution?

2) How do you find a quadratic equation if you are given only the solution?

3) Is it possible to have different quadratic equations with the same solution, if so why?

4) Provide two solutions in which to create a quadratic equation for.

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