Use a graphing calculator to plot the data and find the quadratic function of best fit.A rock is dropped from a tall building and its distance (in feet) below the point of release is recorded as accurately as possible at various times after the moment of release. The results are shown in the table. Find the regression equation of the best model. 

A. y = 13.0 e0.686x
B. y = - 148.4 + 112x
C. y = -74.9 + 290 lnx
D. y = 15.95x2


Answer: D

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