Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 3.1 Quadratic Functions and Models - 3.1 Execises - Page 315: 54

Answer

quadratic, negative.

Work Step by Step

Based on the given data, a quadratic model should be appropriate. As the parabola opens downward, the leading coefficient of $x^2$ should be negative.
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