Concept explainers
Find the equation that describes best the data.
Answer to Problem 60SGR
The equation models best the given data is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
First difference:
Second difference:
Ratio of successive values:
Since the ratios of successive y − values are equal; the table of values represents an exponential function of the form
Calculation:
Since the ratios of successive y − values are equal; the table of values represents an exponential function of the form
To find
Thus, an equation that models the data is
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