Which type of function best models the data in the table? justify your choice. sample response: a quadratic function is the best model. the data points are symmetric about the line x=8. the symmetry indicates the points might lie on a parabola.

a

step-by-step explanation:

a

step-by-step explanation:

given : the shape of his satellite can be modeled by   where x and y are modeled in inches.

now,the given equation   is a equation of parabola.

here, coefficient of x is positive, hence the parabola opens rightwards.

on comparing this equation with standard equation , we get

in standard equation, coordinates of focus=(0,m)

thus for given equation coordinates of focus=(0,1.5)

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