Answer:
y = 4x² + 2x − 4
Step-by-step explanation:
The y-values go down and up again, so the parabola opens upward. That means the x² coefficient must be positive. All answer choices are eliminated except one.
y = 4x² +2x -4
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There are other ways to get the answer. One of them is to use the quadratic regression function of a spreadsheet or graphing calculator. The one attached shows the points are matched by the equation ...
y = 4x² +2x -4 . . . . . as above
