The shift operator E is defined as E[f(xi)] = f(xi + h) and E^-1[f(xi)] = f(xi - h). Then Delta (forward difference) in terms of E is
- A. E - 1
- B. E
- C. 1 - E^-1
- D. 1 - E
Answer: A. E - 1
Explanation: Delta f(x) = f(x+h) - f(x) = E f(x) - f(x) = (E-1) f(x).