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A scatterplot is used to display data where x is the amount of time, in minutes, one member can tolerate the heat in a sauna, and y is the temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, of the sauna. Which interpretation describes a line of best fit of y = –1.5x + 173 for the data?

The member can tolerate a temperature of 173° Fahrenheit for 0 minutes.
The amount of time the member can tolerate the heat in a sauna is 173 minutes.
The time increased 1.5 minutes for every degree Fahrenheit the temperature increased.
The time decreased 1.5 minutes for every degree Fahrenheit the temperature decreased.

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Answer:

the answer is A.The member can tolerate a temperature of 173° Fahrenheit for 0 minutes.

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Answer:

The member can tolerate a temperature of 173° Fahrenheit for 0 minutes.

Step-by-step explanation:

By finding the y-intercept, you can conclude that the member can tolerate a temperature of 173° Fahrenheit for 0 minutes.

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