Analyzing Residuals

Question 1

Which exponential function models the data? Round the numerical values to the nearest hundredth.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

f(x) = 401.19(1.08)x

Question 2

The function that best models the data, with numerical values rounded to the nearest hundredth, is f(x) = [___]x + 22.08.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

11.55

Question 3

Models have their limitations. For which year would this model not make sense to use? [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1985

Question 4

Let x be the number of years since 1990. The year 2005 corresponds to an x-value of [___].

Revolt · Accepted Answer

15

Question 5

The function that best models the data is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

quadratic

Question 6

The amount of methane emissions in 2000 was about million metric tons.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

711

Question 7

The amount of methane emissions in the years immediately following 2008 would most likely.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increase

Analyzing Residuals Answers