Making curves going through given points

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This discussion centers on fitting curves through a set of given points, specifically using Lagrange interpolation. The user inquires about the applicability of Bézier curves for this purpose. It is established that a polynomial curve of degree n can always be constructed to pass through n distinct points using Lagrange interpolation, providing a direct mathematical approach to the problem.

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Hi!
I am having points set say P = { [x1,y1] , [x2,y2],[x3,y3],...,[xn,yn]}

Now, i want to fit curves going through these points. Is it possible.
I googled and went through something called beziers.. is that helpful here ? Or is there any direct mathematical approach to achieve.

Thanks in advance for answers

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Assume that x1,x2,.. are all distinct ( if not, we could re-position the axes). We can always find a polynomial curve of degree n passing through the points using Lagrange interpolation.
 

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