SOLUTION: Write a rule for the function x 0 1 2 3 y 0 .5 2 4.5

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Question 210009This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: Write a rule for the function
x 0 1 2 3
y 0 .5 2 4.5 This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write a rule for the function
x 0 1 2 3
y 0 .5 2 4.5
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There is no common difference in the y-values so it is not linear.
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There is no common ratio in the y-values so it is not exponential.
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Try quadratic:
Solution y = (1/2)x^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.