Use a Graphing Utility to Find the Equation of the Line

question 98

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to find the equation of the line of best fit. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $\begin{array}{c|ccccc}\mathrm{x} & 2 & 3 & 7 & 8 & 10 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & 3 & 4 & 4 & 5 & 6\end{array}$

• A) \(y = 0.32 x + 2.57\)
• B) \(y = 0.30 x + 4.29\)
• C) \(y = 0.32 x + 4.29\)
• D) \(y = 0.30 x + 2.57\)

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Definitions:

Glutamate

A major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in memory and learning.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another.

Inhibitory

Pertaining to a neurotransmitter, hormone, or other substance that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential.

Excitatory

Referring to substances or processes that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting an electrical signal.