Use a Graphing Utility to Find the Equation of the Line

question 287

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(y = - 1.86 x + 1.79\)
• B) \(y = 1.79 x + 0.43\)
• C) \(y = 1.79 x - 1.86\)
• D) \(y = 0.43 x + 1.79\)

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