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22 April, 17:46

The equation y = - 5.131x^2 + 31.821x - 3.333 approximates the number of people standing in line to catch a commuter train x hours after 5 a. m.

What is the best estimate for the number of people in line at 8 a. m?

A. 77

B. 46

C. 40

D. 32

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  1. 22 April, 18:13
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    B. 46 Replacing x with 3 ( = 8-5) gives - 5.131*3^2 + 31.821*3 - 3.333 = 45,951
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