Which kind of function best models the set of data points (-1,22),(0,6)(1,-10),(2,-26), and (3,-42)?
A. linear
B. quadratic
C. exponential
D. none of the above
B. quadratic
The data points do not follow a linear pattern, as the differences between y-values are not consistent. However, the data points do seem to follow a quadratic pattern, as the differences between y-values are consistent when looking at the second-differences.