SAT Question 82aaa0a1: Two-variable Data Models And Scatterplots answer and explanation with Desmos solution

Choice A is incorrect. These equations don't give a graphical model that best fits the data. At $x=0$, they have $y$-values of $-20$, $-3$, and $3$, respectively. At $x=2.5$, they have $y$-values of $-35$, $-3$, and $3$, respectively.

Choice C is incorrect. These equations don't give a graphical model that best fits the data. At $x=0$, they have $y$-values of $-20$, $-3$, and $3$, respectively. At $x=2.5$, they have $y$-values of $-35$, $-3$, and $3$, respectively.

Choice D is incorrect. These equations don't give a graphical model that best fits the data. At $x=0$, they have $y$-values of $-20$, $-3$, and $3$, respectively. At $x=2.5$, they have $y$-values of $-35$, $-3$, and $3$, respectively.