Finding the Missing Data in the Set

8.12.4 Finding the Missing Data in the Set

8.12.4 • Finding the Missing Data in the Set

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Thomasina used a quadratic data set to create a curve of best fit for her data. Then she accidentally spilled paint on her paper and lost some of the entries in the table.

She needs to work backward to fill in the missing entries in her data set. Use the curve of best fit she created to complete the table.

1.
x1x1 y1y1
6
452.06
632.24
58.2
176.12

Compare your answers:

x1x1 y1y1
6 188.07
17.9 452.06
31.1 632.24
58.2 630.83
83.6 176.12