Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. The predicted increase in total fat, in grams, for every increase of gram in total protein is represented by the slope of the line of best fit. Any two points on the line can be used to calculate the slope of the line as the change in total fat over the change in total protein. For instance, it can be estimated that the points and are on the line of best fit, and the slope of the line that passes through them is , or . Of the choices given, is the closest to the slope of the line of best fit.
Desmos solution:
Note: The slope of the line of best fit is calculated by picking two points on the line, such as (20, 33) and (30, 48), and entering the rise over run formula.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may be the result of incorrectly finding ordered pairs that lie on the line of best fit or of incorrectly calculating the slope.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may be the result of incorrectly finding ordered pairs that lie on the line of best fit or of incorrectly calculating the slope.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may be the result of incorrectly finding ordered pairs that lie on the line of best fit or of incorrectly calculating the slope.