Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.6 Finding Linear Models - 1.6 Exercises - Page 89: 19

Answer

Graph of best-fit line.

Work Step by Step

Using a calculator, the graph of the given equation and the plot of the given points are shown below. The best-fit line is the line where all the points are as close to it as possible. By adjusting the values of $m$ and $b$, the best-fit line (blue line) is also shown below.
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