1.1.4 - Properties of Finite Differences
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What is a finite difference?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition.
State the polynomial property of finite differences.
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of polynomials.
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What is the result of the (n+1)th finite difference of a polynomial of degree n?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition and properties of polynomials.
True or False: The linearity property states that Δ(af(x) + bg(x)) = aΔf(x) + bΔg(x).
💡 Hint: Recall the properties discussed.
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Calculate the finite difference of the function f(x) = x^4 at x = 1 using a step size of h = 1.
💡 Hint: Make sure to substitute in the values of the function.
Using the property of finite differences, explain what happens when you increase the degree of a polynomial beyond n.
💡 Hint: Consider how polynomial nature influences finite differences.
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