Suppose That the Following Table Shows the Number of Millions

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the following table shows the number of millions of people in the United States who lived below the poverty level for selected years. Find a cubic model that approximately fits the data, using x as the number of years after 1960. Round numerical values in your answer to four decimal places. Depending on the technology you use, your answer may be slightly different than the correct answer shown.

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