what does the "-.1" mean as part of a quadratic function

what does the "-.1" mean as part of a quadratic function and what could it mean when the quadratic function is treated as a profit model?
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-.1 or -0.1 is probably a coefficient or constant in the quadratic. In a profit model it probably indicates an expense (out-going) rather than an income or revenue (in-coming).

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