Method of undetermined coefficients

[KennoLy]

Homework Statement

Given are the points (1,-4), (3,0), and (4,1).
I am to usemethod of undetermined coefficients.

Homework Equations

Given these points I am to find a quadratic equation.

The Attempt at a Solution

Sorry! But I really do not have any clue. May anyone help me?

 

[Mark44]

Homework Statement

Given are the points (1,-4), (3,0), and (4,1).
I am to usemethod of undetermined coefficients.

Homework Equations

Given these points I am to find a quadratic equation.

Wouldn't the equation of a quadratic function be relevant here?

The Attempt at a Solution

Sorry! But I really do not have any clue. May anyone help me?

Not until you make an effort on this problem. Those are the rules.