Question

When using the quadratic formula if there is no b value then do you say b is 1 or 0

Answer 1

You would say b is 0

Answer 2

The standard form of a quadratic equation is:
$ax^{2}+bx+c$
If the second term is -x, the value of b is -1.
If the second term is +x, the value of b is 1.