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Module 3 Tutorial, MA203

The document contains a tutorial for MA203, Module 3, covering topics such as cubic polynomials, Lagrange interpolating polynomials, Newton's divided difference formula, and interpolation methods. It includes problems related to estimating missing values, finding unique polynomials for given data points, and using various mathematical techniques to approximate functions. Additionally, it addresses fitting polynomials and expressing functions as sums of partial fractions.

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Module 3 Tutorial, MA203

The document contains a tutorial for MA203, Module 3, covering topics such as cubic polynomials, Lagrange interpolating polynomials, Newton's divided difference formula, and interpolation methods. It includes problems related to estimating missing values, finding unique polynomials for given data points, and using various mathematical techniques to approximate functions. Additionally, it addresses fitting polynomials and expressing functions as sums of partial fractions.

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MA203, Module 3, Tutorial

1. The cubic polynomial in 𝑥 using the table is

x 0 1 2 3 4 5
F(x) -5 1 9 25 55 105

a. 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 5
b. 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 5
c. 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 5
d. 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 5

2. The Lagrange interpolating polynomial for (0,2), (1,3), (2,12) & (5,147) is
a. 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 2
b. 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 2
c. 𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 2
d. 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2

3. Using Newton’s divided difference formula, the polynomial in 𝑥 using the table is

x 4 5 7 10 11 13
F(x) 48 100 294 900 1210 2028

4. Given 𝒏 data pairs, a unique polynomial of degree ___________ passes through 𝒏 data points.
A) 𝑛
B) 𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠
C) 𝑛 − 1
D) 𝑛 − 1 𝑜𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠

5. Estimate the missing figure in the following table:

x 1 2 3 4 5
y 2 5 7 ? 12

6. Estimate the number of students obtained marks between 40 and 45 using Newton’s forward
interpolation formula.

Marks 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80


No. of Students: 31 42 51 35 31

7. By means of Newtons Divided difference formula (for unequal intervals), find value of f(8) and
f(15) from the following table:

x 4 5 7 10 11 13
y 48 100 294 900 1210 2028

8. Find the time when velocity is 2.75.


t 0 1 1.5 2
v 2.5 3.8 4.6 5.3
9. Find the value of x when y=f(x)=15 from the given table:
x 5 6 9 11
y 12 13 14 16

10. Suppose that x0 = 1, x1 = 2, x2 = 3, x3 = 4, x4 = 6, and f(x) = ex . Determine the


interpolating polynomial denoted P1,2,4 (x), and use this polynomial to approximate f(5).

1 1
11. If f(x) = , then show that f[x0 , x1 , . . . , xn ] =
a −x (a −x0 )(a− x1 ),...(a− xn )

3x2 −12x+11
12. Fit a polynomial using Lagrange’s formula for the expression . Also, express the
(x−1)(x−2)(x−3)
function as sum of partial fractions, using results obtained from Lagrange’s formula.

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