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The table shows the number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft in Florida each year beginning...

The table shows the number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft in Florida each year beginning in 1980. The years are coated that 1980 is 1, 1981 is 2, and so on. Use the table to find the best model and the R2 value.

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Deaths 16 24 20 15 34 33 33 39 43 50

A. linear model, 0.845

B. exponential model, 0.779

C. power model, 0.682

D. quadratic model, 0.866

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