A quadratic function, f(x), and its first differences are shown in the table.
Based on the values in the table, complete the statements.
The function is not linear; therefore, the are not constant.
Subtracting the first differences of –6 and –10 results in .
Subtracting the first differences of –2 and –6 results in .
Subtracting the first differences of 2 and –2 results in .
The second differences are .