Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Use the tables to determine the degree of the power function

Transcribed Image Text:### Title: Determining the Degree of a Power Function
#### Description:
To determine the degree of a power function using tabulated data, you can analyze how changes in the variable \(x\) affect the function \(f(x)\).
#### Table:
The provided table includes the values of \(x\) and the corresponding \(f(x)\):
| \(x\) | \(f(x)\) |
|------|--------|
| \(-3\) | \(-23\) |
| \(-2\) | \(-4\) |
| \(-1\) | 3 |
| 0 | 4 |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 31 |
#### Analysis:
To find the degree of the power function, observe how \(f(x)\) changes with \(x\). Check successive differences between the \(f(x)\) values to understand how \(f(x)\) is related to powers of \(x\).
#### Conclusion:
Explore the pattern of changes (differences) to identify whether the relationship between \(x\) and \(f(x)\) follows a constant, linear, quadratic, or higher power pattern. This will help you determine the degree of the power function.
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