a(1+2)(1-2)+b = -3
-3a + b = -3
b = -3 + 3a -- (1)
When f(3) = 13
a(3+2)(3-2)+b=13
5a + b = 13 -- (2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
5a -3 +3a = 13
8a = 16
a = 2
Put a = 2 into (1)
b = -3 + 3(2)
b = 3
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Proof by using f(1) = -3