Question

The table shows the estimated number of deer living in a forest over a 5 year period. Which type of function best models the data? Write an equation to model the data.
Year/ estimated population
0 | 102
1 | 82
2| 65
3| 52
4 | 42

A. Linear; y=0.8x + 102
B. Quadratic; y=0.8x^2 + 102
C. Exponential; y=102 × 0.8^x
D. Quadratic; y = 102x^2 + 0.8

Answer 1

Answer:

C ) exponential :  y = 100 * 0.79^x

Step-by-step explanation: