Quadratic Patterns Question

Question

The table below shows a relationship between values of x and y. Write an equation that describes the relationship for the values in the table.

Table:

x- (2) (3) (4) (5)

y- (8) (18) (32) (50)

Answer 1

Well as it's a quadratic patterns question equation probably linked to x²

x x² y

2 4 8

3 9 18

4 16 32

5 25 50

Can you see how we get from x² to y here ? That will give you the answer