quadratic form over polynomial rings

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If a quadratic form $f(x,y)=ax^2+bxy+cy^{2}$ is defined over a polynomial ring $R(t)$, R is a commutative ring with unity, then, how does a uni modular transformation is defined? Also, what is the matrix associated with this?

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The polynomial ring $R[t]$ (not $R(t)$) is, among other things, a commutative ring with unity.

So, the definitions for quadratic forms over commutative rings with unity apply.