By the method of least squares, fit a parabolic equation =a+bx+c.x² to the data. -3 18 y -2 10 0 2 3 2 4 5

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Simulate the solution of the given problem using
Excel such that when the given five data
points (x and y values) are changed, a new
correct equation is formed.
1. By the method of least squares, fit a parabolic equation y=a+bx+cX² to the data.
-3
0
18
2
x
y
-2
10
3
2
4
5
Transcribed Image Text:Simulate the solution of the given problem using Excel such that when the given five data points (x and y values) are changed, a new correct equation is formed. 1. By the method of least squares, fit a parabolic equation y=a+bx+cX² to the data. -3 0 18 2 x y -2 10 3 2 4 5
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