document.write( "Question 444864: Some types of worms have a remarkable ability to live without moisture. The following table from one study shows the number of worms surviving after x days without moisture.\r \n" );
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document.write( "x is days and w is worms.\r \n" );
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document.write( "x = 0, 20, 40, 80, 120, 160 \n" );
document.write( "w = 50, 48, 45, 36, 20, 3\r \n" );
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document.write( "A) Use the equation W = -0.0014x^2 - 0.076x + 50 to find W for each x-value in the table. (Your can show me one and I may be able to get the rest)\r \n" );
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document.write( "B) Discuss how well this equation approximates the data.\r \n" );
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document.write( "C) Use the equation to estimate the number of worms on day 60 and 180. Which answer is most accurate and explain? \n" );
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