SOLUTION: How do you create a quadratic equation using 2 points already given to you?

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Question 301937: How do you create a quadratic equation using 2 points already given to you?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If it's 2 points at random, it's not possible. 3 non-colinear points are necessary.
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If the 2 points are the intersections with the same axis, eg:
(3,0) and (5,0) then
(x-3)*(x-5) = 0
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(a,0) and (b,0) --> (x-a)*(x-b) = 0