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(06.02)


A scatter plot and a possible line of best fit is shown:


A scatter plot is shown. Data points are located at 2 and 3, 4 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 5, 6 and 6, 8 and 7. A line passes through 1 and 1 connecting to 8 and 7.

Is the line of best fit accurate for the data shown? (4 points)


Group of answer choices


Yes, because it touches the y-axis


Yes, because it passes through the center of the data points


No, because the line does not touch any points


No, because the line should touch every point

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Answer:

Explanation:

Answer B!

User TSK
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Answer:

  • B. Yes, because it passes through the center of the data points

Explanation:

Refer to attached.

The given points are plotted and the line of best fit is added:

  • y = 6/7x + 1/7

From the graph It is clear that the line passes through the center of the data points.

Correct choice is B

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