The Graph Shows the Average Monthly High Temperature in Newark

question 33

Multiple Choice

The graph shows the average monthly high temperature in Newark NJ for months from November to April. If a quadratic model is fit to the graphed data set will a be positive or negative?

• A) positive
• B) negative

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