(a)
\The second degree polynomial function P having ,
and
.
Let the second degree polynomial of the form .
We have .
Substitute in
.
(1)
.
Differentiate on each side with respect to .
Substitute in
.
We have .
(2)
.
Differentiate on each side with respect to .
We have .
Substitute in
.
(3)
Solve equations (1), (2) and (3) to find and
values.
Substitute in equation (2).
Substitute and
in equation (1).
Substitute ,
and
in
.
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The second degree polynomial is .