Q1 In 1–2 sentences, explain which type of function best models the data in the table? How do you know

X on the data table has: 1, 4, 7
the Y on the data table has :26, 86, 146
explain your answer in one SIMPLE short sentence

1 answer

The data is best modeled by a quadratic function because the differences between the Y values increase at a constant rate as X increases, indicating a second-degree relationship.