Which of the linear equations BEST represents the line of best fit for the scatterplot?
A) y = x + 1
B) y = 2x - 1
C) y = 1/2x - 1
D) y = -1/2x - 1

Question

Which of the linear equations BEST represents the line of best fit for the scatterplot?
A)	y = x + 1	
B)	y = 2x - 1	
C)	y = 1/2x - 1	
D)	y = -1/2x - 1

mazmaz · Answer

which plot?

mazmaz · Answer

No Link provided

heart_offire · Answer

@mazmaz http://www.usatestprep.com/modules/gallery/files/12/1225/1225.gif

mazmaz · Answer

D again sorry for the wait

mazmaz · Answer

when the Equation has a negative coefficient the eqation goes from high on teh left to lower on the right and when the equation is positive it goes from low on the left to high on the right

mazmaz · Answer

Top tip
find an online or hand held graphing calculator and plug the equations in to get a graph you will get a line and the closest one to the scatter plot is the one
salaam

heart_offire · Answer

@mazmaz do you have any website suggestions for an online graphing calculator

mazmaz · Answer

https://www.desmos.com/calculator