Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. A line in the xy-plane that passes through the points and has a slope of . The line of best fit shown passes through the points with approximate coordinates and . It follows that the slope of the line of best fit is approximately , which is equivalent to , or . Therefore, of the given choices, is closest to the slope of the line of best fit.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is closest to the negative y-coordinate of the y-intercept, not to the slope, of the line of best fit.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is closest to the negative slope, not to the slope, of the line of best fit.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is closest to the y-coordinate of the y-intercept, not to the slope, of the line of best fit.