Module 3 Tutorial, MA203
Module 3 Tutorial, MA203
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
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.
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
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.