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MATH 2500 Numerical Methods

ASSIGNMENT 3

MARCH SEMESTER 2019

1. The observed values of a function are respectively 168, 120, 72 and 63 at the four positions
3, 7, 9 and 10 of the independent variables. By using Newton’s divided differential
interpolation polynomial;

a) Estimate the value of f  6 .

b) Then find the degree of this interpolation polynomial.

Perform all the calculations in four decimal places.

2. What are the disadvantages of Lagrange interpolation polynomial method?

3. Get the Lagrange interpolation polynomial formula for P10  x  .

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