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The equation of the line of best fit of a scatter plot is y = −3x + 2. What is the slope of the equation?

−3
−2
2
3

User Deejers
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

Hello!

The equation of a line is written in the form:
y = mx + b

  • y = output
  • m = slope
  • x = input
  • b = y-intercept

Given our equation:
y = -3x + 2

  • m = -3
  • b = 2

Therefore, the slope is -3.

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