2.7 - Newton’s Divided Difference Formula
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of a divided difference?
💡 Hint: Think about how you calculate the changes in y values.
What is the first term in Newton's interpolation formula?
💡 Hint: It’s always the initial value of f.
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What is the first divided difference for points (1,2) and (2,4)?
💡 Hint: Focus on the formula for divided differences.
True or False: Divided differences can only be calculated if data points are evenly spaced.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of this method.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the points (0, 1), (1, 3), (2, 2), (3, 5), derive the polynomial using Newton's Divided Differences and find the value at x=1.5.
💡 Hint: Make sure to carefully calculate each section of your divided difference table.
You have data points (2, 4), (3, 1), (5, 3). Create a Newton's divided difference table and find f(4).
💡 Hint: Watch out for negative differences that can affect your calculations!
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