(A) Let x represent the number of years since 1980 and find a cubic regression polynomial for the per capita consumption of eggs.
(B) Use the polynomial model from part (A) to estimate (to the nearest integer) the per capita consumption of eggs in 2020.

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Table 3 Per Capita Consumption of Ice Cream and Eggs Ice Cream (pounds) Egss (number) Year 1980 1985 1990 1995 181 15.8 15.5 16.5 144 251 247