Question 4633
depends how much maths you know :-)


General quadratic is {{{y=ax^2+bx+c}}}. Put in both sets of (x,y) to get 2 equations in a and b. Solve these and ten re-write the general equation.


Alternatively, if you know calculus, the gradient, dy/dx of the general equation is 2ax+b. At the vertex, the gradient is zero, so put that into the equation and the x-value, and you get that 10a+b=0. Then put the values of the other point into the QUADRATIC general equation and use the fact that b=-10a, to find a.


Both methods are much the same. Take your pick.


jon.