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Find the line of best fit for the set of data:

x y
-2 2.9
-3.5 2
1.4 4.8
-4.2 1.5
0 4
2.8 6
-1.5 3.5

A. y = .613x + 4.142
B. y = -.613x - 4.142
C. y = -.613x + 4.142
D. y = .613x - 4.142

Answer 1

The correct line of best fit is A (y = .613x + 4.142), as it reflects the positive relationship shown by the data points and the most suitable slope and y-intercept from the given choices.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the line of best fit for the given set of data, we should look for a line that has the least squared distance from all the points. Since this is not a calculation problem but rather a choice between pre-calculated options, the correct line of best fit should have the most suitable slope and y-intercept that matches the scattering of the data points. Given options A to D, we can observe that as 'x' increases, 'y' also increases, suggesting a positive relationship and thus a positive slope. Examining the actual 'x' and 'y' values provides a hint that as 'x' gets larger, 'y' goes up, suggesting option A (y = .613x + 4.142) could likely be the best fit. It has a positive slope which aligns with the positive correlation between 'x' and 'y' present in the data, and its y-intercept allows for the line to reasonably pass through or near the cloud of data points.

To confirm and ensure accuracy, typically, we would calculate the line using statistical methods such as least-squares regression, which might be done using a calculator or statistical software. However, from the provided possible answers, we judge the correct one based on the direction of the slope and the position of the y-intercept against the plotted data points.

Answer 2

`\boxed{\tt A. \;y = .613x + 4.142}`

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation: (y-y_1)=y_2-y_1/x_2-x_1 (x-x_1)

Here,

`\tt (x_1,y_1):(-2,2.9)`

`\tt (x_2,y_2): (-3.5,2)`

`\tt y-2.9=\cfrac{(2-2.9)}{(-3-5-(-2))} (x-(-2))`

`\tt y-2.9=\cfrac{-0.9}{-1.5} (x+2)`

`\tt y-2.9=0.6(x+2)`

`\tt y-2.9=0.6x+1.2`

`\tt y=.613x+4.142`

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