Use a Graphing Utility to Find the Equation of the Line

question 41

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to find the equation of the line of best fit. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
-Ten students in a graduate program were randomly selected. Their grade point averages (GPAs) when they entered the program were between 3.5 and 4.0. The following data were obtained regarding their GPAs on entering the program
Versus their current GPAs. $\begin{array}{cc}\text { Entering GPA } & \text { Current GPA } \\\hline 3.5 & 3.6 \\3.8 & 3.7 \\3.6 & 3.9 \\3.6 & 3.6 \\3.5 & 3.9 \\3.9 & 3.8 \\4.0 & 3.7 \\3.9 & 3.9 \\3.5 & 3.8 \\3.7 & 4.0\end{array}$

• A) \(y = 0.50 x + 5.81\)
• B) \(y = 0.03 x + 3.67\)
• C) \(y = 0.02 x + 4.91\)
• D) \(y = 0.33 x + 2.51\)

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Definitions:

Flexor Retinaculum

A fibrous band of tissue that holds the tendons of the flexor muscles of the forearm near the wrist, preventing them from bowing outward.

Extensor Aponeurosis

A tough, fibrous tissue that connects the extensor muscles in the hand or foot to the bone, helping to extend the digits.

Pronator Quadratus

A square-shaped muscle on the distal forearm that helps in pronating the forearm.

Semimembranosus

One of the three hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh, important for thigh extension and knee flexion.