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Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C 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 is approximately , which is equivalent to , or . Therefore, of the given choices, is closest to the slope of the line of best fit shown.
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This value is closest to the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the line of best fit shown.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.