Complete the​ table, which shows the first and second differences in​ y-values for consecutive​ x-values for a polynomial function of degree 2.

Question

Complete the​ table, which shows the first and second differences in​ y-values for consecutive​ x-values for a polynomial function of degree 2.

Answer 1

Use simple arithmetic.

y column 1st diff. 2nd diff

27 -14 4

13 -10 4

3 -6 4

3 -2 4

-5 2

-3 6

3