Question

Which kind of function best models the set of data points (-1, 22), (0, 6), (1, -10), (2, -26), and (3, -42)?

a. linear
b. quadratic
c. exponential
d. none of the above

Answer 1

b. quadratic

The data points do not follow a linear or exponential pattern, but they can be best modeled by a quadratic function.