Date ______________

5.5 First Differences

x y
1 100
2 300
3 500
4 700
5 900

For each table below find the first differences and then graph the x and y values.

x y x y
5 12 1 2
4 7 2 4
3 2 3 8
2 -3 4 16
1 -8 5 32

CONCLUSION: If the first differences are the same then the relationship is ____________.

If the first differences are NOT the same, then the relationship is ______________.

HW. p.276 #2, 3, 6