Determine Whether a Linear or Quadratic Function Would Be a More

question 55

Multiple Choice

Determine whether a linear or quadratic function would be a more appropriate model for the graphed data. If linear, tell whether the slope should be positive or negative. If quadratic, decide whether the coefficient of x2
Should be positive or negative. $\text {CRIME STATISTICS}$


$\text {Years since 2000}$

• A) Linear; negative
• B) Linear; positive
• C) Quadratic; positive
• D) Quadratic; negative

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