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

question 4

Multiple Choice

Find the linear function that is the best fit for the given data. Round decimal values to the nearest hundredth, if
necessary.
- $\begin{array}{l|lllll}\mathrm{x} & 6 & 8 & 20 & 28 & 36 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & 2 & 4 & 13 & 20 & 30\end{array}$

• A) \(y = 0.80 x - 3.79\)
• B) \(y = 0.90 x - 3.79\)
• C) \(y = 0.85 x - 2.79\)
• D) \(y = 0.95 x - 2.79\)

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