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Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. A line in the xy-plane that passes through points and has a slope of . The line of best fit shown passes approximately through the points and . It follows that the slope of this line of best fit is approximately , or . Of the given choices, is closest to .
Desmos solution:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.