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Linear Interpolation Formula
The linear interpolation formula is the simplest method that is used for estimating the value of a function between any two known values. Also, the
What is Linear Interpolation Formula?
The linear interpolation formula is used for data forecasting, data prediction, mathematical and scientific applications and, market research, etc. T
Linear Interpolation(y) = \(y_{1}+ (x-x_{1})\dfrac{(y_{2}-y_{1})}{(x_{2}-x_{1})}\)
Linear Interpolation Formula
The formula to calculate linear interpolation is:
Linear Interpolation(y) = \(y_{1}+( x-x_{1})\dfrac{(y_{2}-y_{1})}{(x_{2}-x_{1})}\)
where,
\(x_1\) and \(y_1\) are the first coordinates
\(x_2\) and \(y_2\) are the second coordinates
x is the point to perform the interpolation
y is the interpolated value
Examples Using Linear Interpolation Formula
Example 1: Find the value of y if x = 6 and some set of values are given as (3, 4), (6, 8)?
Solution:
x = 6 ; \(x_1\) = 3 ; \(x_2\) = 6 ; \(y_1\) = 4 ; \(y_2\) = 8 (given)
Using linear interpolation formula,
Linear Interpolation(y) = \(y_{1}+ (x-x_{1})\dfrac{(y_{2}-y_{1})}{(x_{2}-x_{1})}\)
Put the values,
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\(y= 4+(6-3)\dfrac{8-4}{6-3}\)
y = 4 + 3(4/3)
y=4+4
y=8
Therefore, the value of y is 8.
Example 2: Calculate the estimated height of the boy in the fourth position.
position(x)
Height in feet (y)
Solution:
x = 4 ; \(x_1\) = 3 ; \(x_2\) = 5 ; \(y_1\) = 5 ;\(y_2\) = 6 (given)
Using linear interpolation formula,
Linear Interpolation(y) = \(y_{1}+ (x-x_{1})\dfrac{(y_{2}-y_{1})}{(x_{2}-x_{1})}\)
Put the values,
\(y= 5 + (4 - 3)\dfrac{(6 - 5)}{(5-3)}\)
y = 5 + 1(1/2)
y= 5 + 0.5
y = 5.5
Therefore, the height of the boy in the fourth position is 5.5 feet.
Example 3: Find the value of y if x = 8 and some set of values are given as (5, 3.5), (10, 6)?
Solution:
x = 8 ; \(x_1\) = 5 ; \(x_2\) = 10 ; \(y_1\) = 3.5 ; \(y_2\) = 6 (given)
Using linear interpolation formula,
Linear Interpolation(y) = \(y_{1}+ (x-x_{1})\dfrac{(y_{2}-y_{1})}{(x_{2}-x_{1})}\)
Put the values,
\(y= 3.5 + (8- 5)\dfrac{(6 - 3.5)}{(10- 5)}\)
y = 3.5 +3(2.5/5)
y = 3.5 + 3(1/2)
y = 3.5 + 1.5
y=5
Therefore, the value of y is 5
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Using the Linear Interpolation Formula, Find the Value of y when x = 8 along with Coordinates (7,5) and (10,9)
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