[Math] Using Least Squares method to determine unknown variables

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Hey guys my next test is coming up and my professor gave us a study guide that we "should" be able to compete. Here is one of the questions I don't know how to attack:
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I dont just want an answer. I really need to understand the process in solving a problem like this. Thanks!!

Best Answer

Let $z=y/\sin(2\pi x)$ and compute the values of $z$.

Then draw $z$ as a function of $x$ on logarithmic scales, i.e. $\log(z)$ as a function of $\log(x)$.

What do you think of a linear regression then ?

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