The Graph Shows the Average Monthly High Temperature in Newark

question 30

Multiple Choice

The graph shows the average monthly high temperature in Newark NJ for months from April to September. 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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