Look at the hexagonal numbers. Use finite differences to determine which function represents the pattern.

The pattern is 1, 6, 15, 28, 45

A. f (x) = 2x2 - x

B. f (x) = 2x - 6

C. f (x) = 2x2 - 2x

D. f (x) = x2 - 6

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Celia Bird

26 July, 06:55

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Malia Montoya · Answer 1

its a i took the thing on edge

Step-by-step explanation:

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Orlando Combs · Answer 2

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation: just put 1 in x in each one then on to the next number.

For Ex:

2 (1) ^2 - (1) = 1

2 (2) ^2 - (2) = 6

Look at the hexagonal numbers. Use finite differences to determine which function represents the pattern.The pattern is 1, 6, 15, 28, 45A. f (x) = 2x2 - xB. f (x) = 2x - 6C. f (x) = 2x2 - 2xD. f (x) = x2 - 6