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2018 Fermat Problem 10

In the diagram, the number line between -2 and 3 is divided into 10 equal parts. The integers -1, 0, 1, 2 are marked on the line as are the numbers A, x, B, C, D, E. Which number best approximates the value of x^2?

\textbf{(A)} A \textbf{(B)} B \textbf{(C)} C \textbf{(D)} D \textbf{(E)} E

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