Find demand function $Q_2$ assuming it is a simple quadratic function.

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The demand function $Q_1 = 80 − 4P_1$ intersects another demand function $Q_2$ at $P_1 = 5$. If the elasticity of the second demand function at that point is one-fourth of that of the first one, find $Q_2$ assuming it is a simple quadratic function.

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Assuming $Q_2$ is a simple quadratic function defined $Q_2=aP_1^2+bP_1+c$

Since intersection point is $(5,60)$ we have

$25a+5b+c=60$

given that elasticity of the second demand function at that point is one-fourth of that of the first so we have

$$\frac{10a+b}{60/5}=\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{-4}{60/5}$$

I have only two equation so unable to find demand function $Q_2$. Can anyone help me to find demand function $Q_2$ ?