Let (1,1), (2,3), (3,5) and (4,8) be four data points. a) Find the 'best' line passing through these points. b) Find the 'best' quadratic curve passing through these points. c) Plot the line, quadratic curve and points on a graph(you can use matlab or plot it by hand

Let (1,1), (2,3), (3,5) and (4,8) be four data points. a) Find the 'best' line passing through these points. b) Find the 'best' quadratic curve passing through these points. c) Plot the line, quadratic curve and points on a graph(you can use matlab or plot it by hand

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Chapter4: Linear Functions

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Problem 9PT: Does Table 2 represent a linear function? If so, finda linear equation that models the data.

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Let (1,1), (2,3), (3,5) and (4,8) be four data points.
a) Find the 'best' line passing through these points.
b) Find the 'best' quadratic curve passing through these points.
c) Plot the line, quadratic curve and points on a graph(you can use matlab or plot it by hand

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