Question 304400: I am trying to write an equation based on table data.
X: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
Y: -8, -2, 0, -2, -8
Based on the differences, I know that it should be a quadratic equation, but I do not know the proper format. How do you take the data from the table to create the equation?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I am trying to write an equation based on table data.
X: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
Y: -8, -2, 0, -2, -8
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Form: y = ax^2 + bx + c
Substitute three of the x/y pairs; then solve for a, b, c:
-8 = 4a -2b + c
-2 = a -b + c
0 = 0a +0b + c
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Using the matrix function of a TI calculator I get:
a = -2 ; b = 0 ; c = 0
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Equation:
y = -2x^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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