Solve the problem. POLLUTION  Years since 1990Use the ordered pairs (1, 12.81), (4, 17.76), and (8, 16.24) to find a quadratic function that models the data. Round the values of a, b, and c to two decimal places.

A. y = 3.10x2 - 0.29x + 10.00
B. y = 0.29x2 + 3.10x + 10.00
C. y = -3.1x2 - 0.29x + 10.00
D. y = -0.29x2 + 3.10x + 10.00


Answer: D

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