A data set consists of the following data points:

(3, 5), (5, 8), (6, 13)

The slope of the best-fit line is 2.5. Find the y-intercept of this line.

A. -2
B. -3
C. -5
D. -4

Question

A data set consists of the following data points:

(3, 5), (5, 8), (6, 13)

The slope of the best-fit line is 2.5. Find the y-intercept of this line.

 		A.	-2
 		B.	-3
 		C.	-5
 		D.	-4

freckles · Answer

which of the pairs of points given, when entered into the slope formula will give you 2.5 ?

freckles · Answer

there are only 3 points?

hippoharry · Answer

so -3

freckles · Answer

how did you find that ? not saying you are wrong; just haven't done the work

hippoharry · Answer

idk i just quessed lol

freckles · Answer

ok let's graph the points 

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