SOLUTION: Write a rule for the following function: x = 0,1,2,3 y = 0,.5,2,4.5 Thank you.

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Question 347908: Write a rule for the following function:
x = 0,1,2,3
y = 0,.5,2,4.5
Thank you.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, ewatrrr:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write a rule for the following function:
x = 0,1,2,3
y = 0,.5,2,4.5
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y = (1/2)x^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
Note: Point (0,0) tells one that the equation is only in terms of x and y
y equaling m*x (with m being constant) does not satisfy the points given
.
Exploring:
y+=+m%2Ax%5E2 with m being constant
reviewing points (1, .5) and (2, 2) and (3, 4.5)
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constant is (1/2)
y+=+%281%2F2%29%2Ax%5E2