Math Problem Statement

Question no 2 make the divided difference table

Solution

The second question in the image asks to "Show that f(1)f'(1) is equal to f(2)f(2) using the divided difference table."

To solve this, you will typically need a divided difference table. Here's how you can approach the problem:

Step 1: Understand the Divided Difference Table

The divided difference table is a recursive division of differences, used primarily in Newton's method of interpolation.

Step 2: Set Up the Table

You start with the values xix_i and f(xi)f(x_i) you have for your function f(x)f(x). The table is typically set up as follows:

[ \begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c} x & f(x) & f[x_0, x_1] & f[x_0, x_1, x_2] & \dots \ \hline x_0 & f(x_0) & & & \ x_1 & f(x_1) & f[x_0, x_1] & & \ x_2 & f(x_2) & f[x_1, x_2] & f[x_0, x_1, x_2] & \ \vdots & \vdots & \vdots & \vdots & \ddots \ \end{array} ]

Step 3: Fill Out the Table

From your table, you would compute the first-order differences f[x0,x1]=f(x1)f(x0)x1x0f[x_0, x_1] = \frac{f(x_1) - f(x_0)}{x_1 - x_0}, then second-order, and so forth.

Step 4: Show the Relationship

To prove that f(1)=f(2)f'(1) = f(2), you would typically show that the first derivative at x=1x = 1 using the divided difference approach equals the function value at x=2x = 2.

If you could provide the specific values of xix_i and f(xi)f(x_i), I can help you build the table step-by-step.

Would you like to proceed with this approach?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Divided Difference Table
Newton's Method of Interpolation

Formulas

Divided Difference Formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School