APFIVE Polynomial Degree From Finite Differences
The table provides values for a polynomial function $$h$$ at equally spaced x-values. By analyzing the finite differences of the function, what is the degree of the polynomial?
| x | h(x) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 26 |
A
$$4$$
B
$$2$$
C
$$1$$
D
$$3$$
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