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A set of data points has a line of best fit of y= -0.2x + 1.7. What is the residual for the point (5, 1)? Α. 1.5 Β. Ο.7 C. 0.3 D. -0.3
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A set of data points has a line of best fit of y= -0.2x + 1.7. What is the residual for the point (5, 1)?

Α. 1.5

Β. Ο.7

C. 0.3

D. -0.3

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Answer: 0.3

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The answer is B: 0.7

Substitute x in the equation for the x in the given coordinate, 5

-0.2 times 5 is -1

Then add 1.7 to -1 and you get 0.7
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