A line of best fit for a data set has equation y = 3x - 4. What y-value would you predict for an x-value of 8 in this data set? A 4 B. 8 C. 16 D. 20

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Frodo · Answer 1 · 2022-01-23T14:34:08+0000

Answer:

D. 20

Explanation:

The line of best fit for the equation is:

y = 3x - 4

When x = 8

We have to find y. So

y = 3*8 - 4 = 24 - 4 = 20

So the correct answer is given by option D.