The polynomial p(x) = 2-(x+1)+x(x+1)- 2x(x+1)(x–1) interpolates the first four points in the table: -1 1 2 3 y 2 -7 10

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The polynomial
p(x) = 2-(x+1)+x(x+1)- 2x(x+1)(x-1)
interpolates the first four points in the table:
-1
1
y
1
-7
10
By adding one additional term to p, find a polynomial that interpolates the whole table.
Transcribed Image Text:The polynomial p(x) = 2-(x+1)+x(x+1)- 2x(x+1)(x-1) interpolates the first four points in the table: -1 1 y 1 -7 10 By adding one additional term to p, find a polynomial that interpolates the whole table.
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