Time height 1stdifference 2nd difference 0.0 320 1.0 315 2.0 300 3.0 275 4.0 240 a) Find the finite differences in the above table. Which model, linear or quadratic, best fits the data. b) Is the rate of change of height with respect to the time of the chosen model increasing, constant, or decreasing? Support your answer. c) Use graphing technology DESMOS on the next page to i) create table of values and ii) line of best fit using the model you chose in nart a)

Time height 1stdifference 2nd difference 0.0 320 1.0 315 2.0 300 3.0 275 4.0 240 a) Find the finite differences in the above table. Which model, linear or quadratic, best fits the data. b) Is the rate of change of height with respect to the time of the chosen model increasing, constant, or decreasing? Support your answer. c) Use graphing technology DESMOS on the next page to i) create table of values and ii) line of best fit using the model you chose in nart a)

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter3: Functions And Graphs

Section3.3: Lines

Problem 76E

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