Tell whether a linear model or a quadratic model is appropriate for the data. If linear, tell whether the slope should be positive or negative. If quadratic, decide whether the leading coefficient a of $x ^ { 2 }$ should be positive or negative.
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A) quadratic; negative
B) linear; positive
C) quadratic; positive
D) linear; negative

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Tell whether a linear model or a quadratic model is appropriate for the data. If linear, tell whether the slope should be positive or negative. If quadratic, decide whether the leading coefficient a of $x ^ { 2 }$ should be positive or negative.
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A) quadratic; negative 
B) linear; positive 
C) quadratic; positive 
D) linear; negative

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The Answer of Tell whether a linear model or a quadratic model is appropriate for the data. If linear, tell whether the slope should be positive or negative. If quadratic, decide whether the leading coefficient a of $x ^ { 2 }$ should be positive or negative.
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A) quadratic; negative 
B) linear; positive 
C) quadratic; positive 
D) linear; negative

Tell Whether a Linear Model or a Quadratic Model Is x2x ^ { 2 }x2

Tell Whether a Linear Model or a Quadratic Model Is $x ^ { 2 }$