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A software developer is creating a code module for an engineering firm to solve quadratic equations using the formula: x=−b±b2−4ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}. According to the mathematical definition of this formula, which coefficient is restricted from being zero to ensure the calculation is valid?

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