A quadratic curve y= ax² +bx+c passes through the points (–1,4),(1,–5) and (3,5). Find the equation of the parabola.

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A quadratic curve y=ax² +bx+c passes through the points (-1,4),(1,–5)
and (3,5). Find the equation of the parabola.
Transcribed Image Text:A quadratic curve y=ax² +bx+c passes through the points (-1,4),(1,–5) and (3,5). Find the equation of the parabola.
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