Polynomial Functions and Finite Differences Answers

The function is not linear; therefore, the are not constant.

Subtracting the first differences of –6 and –10 results in .

Table C represents a function.

Subtracting the first differences of 2 and –2 results in .

The second differences are .

Table A represents a function.

Which function best models the data in the table?

The table shows equally spaced .

Table B represents a function.

Listed down the column, the second differences are .

Subtracting the first differences of –2 and –6 results in .

The third differences are .

The cubic function has constant differences.