Question
Which function represents the data in the table?
6 10 16 21
2.5 3.5 5 6.25
6 10 16 21
2.5 3.5 5 6.25
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To identify a mathematical function that represents the data in your table, we can first look at the values provided:
- For the first row:
- \(x_1 = 6\), \(x_2 = 10\), \(x_3 = 16\), \(x_4 = 21\)
- For the second row:
- \(y_1 = 2.5\), \(y_2 = 3.5\), \(y_3 = 5\), \(y_4 = 6.25\)
This gives us the pairs:
- (6, 2.5)
- (10, 3.5)
- (16, 5)
- (21, 6.25)
Next, we can analyze the relationship between \(x\) and \(y\).
1. Calculate the first differences of \(y\) values:
- \(3.5 - 2.5 = 1\)
- \(5 - 3.5 = 1.5\)
- \(6.25 - 5 = 1.25\)
The first differences are not constant, indicating that the relationship is not linear.
2. Next, calculate the second differences:
- \(1.5 - 1 = 0.5\)
- \(1.25 - 1.5 = -0.25\)
The second differences are also not constant. This suggests that the function could be quadratic or maybe something more complex.
3. A good approach is to try and find a polynomial that fits the points. We can perform polynomial regression or manually try to fit a quadratic equation of the form \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\).
However, let's check if the ratios or transformations of \(x\) yield \(y\).
To see if it's a simple transformation or a polynomial:
We notice that \(y\) seems to increase at a decreasing rate. One way to check such relationships is to check ratios or squares:
- Trying \(y\) as a function of \(\sqrt{x}\) or related transformations.
### Assuming a polynomial or experimental function, it looks like:
We can fit the points alternatively with:
Given the data does not align perfectly, we might attempt fitting a polynomial function, or we can use methods in systems of equations normally used for fitting quadratic through points.
Using it fitting quadratic \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\) gives suitable values, you should yield:
- Solve the polynomial equations derived.
For the simplicity here:
- Utilizing computational tools like Python, R, or a graphing calculator might provide precise values for \(a\),\(b\),\(c\).
### Summary:
Finding the exact function might require calculus or least-square fitting techniques. But based on empirical observation:
- A fit could be determined and existing graphical tool to find the exact polynomial fit.
If you can access a calculator, you can plug in points or solve the quadratic fit, or we might derive it further via approximating functions observed from exploring the quadratic function derived for the first term of least squares fits or iterative adjustments for oblique or polynomial curves.
In summary, this is not straightforward linear, and closer fitting might be polynomial or relation as evident in changes aren’t constant which guides nonlinear parameters, possibly polynomial rooted transformations.
- For the first row:
- \(x_1 = 6\), \(x_2 = 10\), \(x_3 = 16\), \(x_4 = 21\)
- For the second row:
- \(y_1 = 2.5\), \(y_2 = 3.5\), \(y_3 = 5\), \(y_4 = 6.25\)
This gives us the pairs:
- (6, 2.5)
- (10, 3.5)
- (16, 5)
- (21, 6.25)
Next, we can analyze the relationship between \(x\) and \(y\).
1. Calculate the first differences of \(y\) values:
- \(3.5 - 2.5 = 1\)
- \(5 - 3.5 = 1.5\)
- \(6.25 - 5 = 1.25\)
The first differences are not constant, indicating that the relationship is not linear.
2. Next, calculate the second differences:
- \(1.5 - 1 = 0.5\)
- \(1.25 - 1.5 = -0.25\)
The second differences are also not constant. This suggests that the function could be quadratic or maybe something more complex.
3. A good approach is to try and find a polynomial that fits the points. We can perform polynomial regression or manually try to fit a quadratic equation of the form \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\).
However, let's check if the ratios or transformations of \(x\) yield \(y\).
To see if it's a simple transformation or a polynomial:
We notice that \(y\) seems to increase at a decreasing rate. One way to check such relationships is to check ratios or squares:
- Trying \(y\) as a function of \(\sqrt{x}\) or related transformations.
### Assuming a polynomial or experimental function, it looks like:
We can fit the points alternatively with:
Given the data does not align perfectly, we might attempt fitting a polynomial function, or we can use methods in systems of equations normally used for fitting quadratic through points.
Using it fitting quadratic \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\) gives suitable values, you should yield:
- Solve the polynomial equations derived.
For the simplicity here:
- Utilizing computational tools like Python, R, or a graphing calculator might provide precise values for \(a\),\(b\),\(c\).
### Summary:
Finding the exact function might require calculus or least-square fitting techniques. But based on empirical observation:
- A fit could be determined and existing graphical tool to find the exact polynomial fit.
If you can access a calculator, you can plug in points or solve the quadratic fit, or we might derive it further via approximating functions observed from exploring the quadratic function derived for the first term of least squares fits or iterative adjustments for oblique or polynomial curves.
In summary, this is not straightforward linear, and closer fitting might be polynomial or relation as evident in changes aren’t constant which guides nonlinear parameters, possibly polynomial rooted transformations.