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Linear relation
This is a linear relationship because the first differences are constant. You subtract the bottom number by the top, for example
(2-(-2)=4). When you graph these points it would make a straight line.
Quadratic relation
This table of value shows a quadratic relationship because the second differences are the same. When you graph this, it would create a curve (parabola).
First and second differences
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