The equation of the curve is y = x 2 + ax + b where a and b are integers. The points (0, -5) and (5, 0) lie on the curve. Find the coordinates of the turning point of the curve

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The equation of the curve is y = x 2 + ax + b where a and b are integers. The points (0, -5) and (5, 0) lie on the curve. Find the coordinates of the turning point of the curve.

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