Use a Graphing Utility to Find the Equation of the Line

question 13

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to find the equation of the line of best fit. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $\begin{array}{c|cccc}\mathrm{x} & 2 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & 7 & 11 & 13 & 20\end{array}$

• A) \(y = 2.8 x + 0.15\)
• B) \(y = 3 x\)
• C) \(y = 3 x + 0.15\)
• D) \(y = 2.8 x\)

Analyze the economic effects of reduced production costs on employment and real income.

Recognize the role of regulations in job market entry and its implications for competition and voluntary exchanges.

Understand the impact of demand changes on the prices and quantities of resources.

Grasp the effects of unions and wage negotiations on employment levels and wages.

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