Integral(F(x) Homework: Solving for Constants L, p, q, r

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To solve for the constants L, p, q, and r in the function F(x) = p + qx + rx^2, the initial conditions F(L) = 0 and F(0) = (1.5/L) * Integral(F(x), from 0 to L) must be evaluated. The user has derived p = -qL - rL^2 and p = -1.5qL - rL^2 but is unsure how to proceed from there. It is suggested to compute F(0) by evaluating the integral to further analyze the relationship. Continuing from the established equations and the computed integral will help clarify the next steps in solving for the constants.
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L,p,q,r are constants

F(x) = p + qx + rx^2
F(L) = 0
F(0) = (1.5/L) * Integral(F(x), from 0 to L)

show, F(x) = F(0) *(1-(x/L)^2)

I, have made several attempts, and I am not sure what to do.
I have determined
p = -qL - rL^2
and
p = -1.5qL - rL^2


how do i proceed?
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Well firstly I would evaluate F(0) [i.e. compute the integral]. Then see if you can show that the statement holds.
 
evaluate F(0) [i.e. compute the integral]

I have done that, and ended up with

p = -1.5qL - rL^2,
that hasnt help and i don't know how to proceed.
 
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