Find the Linear Function That Is the Best Fit for the Given

question 180

Multiple Choice

Find the linear function that is the best fit for the given data. Round decimal values to the nearest hundredth, if
necessary.
- $\begin{array}{c|ccccc}x & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 & 50 \\\hline y & 3.9 & 4.6 & 5.4 & 6.9 & 8.3\end{array}$

• A) \(y = x - 8\)
• B) \(y = 0.11 x + 2.49\)
• C) \(y = 0.5 x - 2\)
• D) \(y = 0.17 x + 2.11\)

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