Answer the question. POLLUTION  Years since 1980Use the ordered pairs (2, 14.78), (6, 11.82), and (8, 13.58) to find a quadratic function that models the data. Round the values of a, b, and c to two decimal places.

A. y = -2.90x2 + 0.27x + 19.50
B. y = 2.90x2 - 0.27x + 19.50
C. y = 0.27x2 - 2.90x + 19.50
D. y = -2.90x2 + 0.27x + 20.50


Answer: C

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