Math Problem Statement

can you find an equation that fits these points please: 0 65,335 1 69,583 2 74,114 3 78,715 4 85,343 5 93,788 6 101563 7 110191 8 117307 9 125675 10 135149 11 143945 12 152394 13 157339 14 162727 15 169514 16 177748 17 184446 18 188507 19 194493 20 199922 21 209599 22 222362 23 251788 24 274524 25 276954 26 292476

Solution

The equation that fits the provided data points based on a 4th-degree polynomial is:

y=1.63x471.25x3+1009.23x2+2323.33x+65273.69y = 1.63x^4 - 71.25x^3 + 1009.23x^2 + 2323.33x + 65273.69

This polynomial function provides a good fit for the given data, as visualized in the plot. You can use this equation to estimate yy for any xx within the given range.

Would you like further details on this process or explanations of specific steps?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How would this equation behave outside the provided range?
  2. Can we try fitting the data using a different type of function (e.g., exponential)?
  3. How do polynomial degrees affect the accuracy of a fit?
  4. What is the meaning of each coefficient in a polynomial function?
  5. How can we test the accuracy of this model for future data?

Tip: Increasing the degree of a polynomial improves accuracy within the range but may lead to overfitting, especially outside the observed data points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Functions
Curve Fitting
Regression Analysis

Formulas

4th-degree polynomial: y = ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + e

Theorems

Polynomial Approximation Theorem
Least Squares Fitting

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level (Grades 11-12 and higher)