Abstract
In issue 31(2) of the Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, Kok (2017) describes a useful four-step process for investigating number patterns and identifying the underlying function. The process is demonstrated for both linear and quadratic functions.
With respect to the quadratic example, I provide an additional idea relevant to step 3 and demonstrate the use of Lagrange's interpolation formula as an alternative method for completing step 4.
With respect to the quadratic example, I provide an additional idea relevant to step 3 and demonstrate the use of Lagrange's interpolation formula as an alternative method for completing step 4.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8-12 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Australian Senior Mathematics Journal |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Interpolation