The Table Shows the Number of Fiber-Optic Cable Connections to Homes

question 112

Multiple Choice

The table shows the number of fiber-optic cable connections to homes in the U.S. from 2000 to 2004 ( $t = 0$ represents 2000) . Use technology to obtain the linear regression line, with regression coefficients rounded to two decimal places. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Year } t & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\\hline \text { Connections } c \text { (Thousands) } & 0 & 10 & 25 & 65 & 150 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(c = 35.5 t - 21\)
• B) \(c = - 35.5 t - 21\)
• C) \(c = 35.5 t + 21\)
• D) \(c = 142 t - 21\)
• E) \(c = - 142 t + 21\)

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