SOLUTION: find a quadratic equation whose graph will fit the following points (1,2) (0,5) (-1,14)

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Question 130117: find a quadratic equation whose graph will fit the following points (1,2) (0,5) (-1,14)
Answer by stanbon(57967) About Me  (Show Source):
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find a quadratic equation whose graph will fit the following points (1,2) (0,5) (-1,14)
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Substitute each pair of point values into the form y = ax^2+bx+c.
That will give you three equations in the unknowns a,b,and c.
Solve the system of three equations to find a,b, and c.
Write the formula.
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I get y=3x^2-6x+5
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Cheers,
Stan H.