(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
.
\
The second degree polynomial is
.