Find the Equation of the Least Squares Line $y=-0.930+19.4 x$

question 146

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the least squares line.
-Two separate tests are designed to measure a student's ability to solve problems. Several students are randomly selected to take both tests and the results are shown below.

• A) \( y=-0.930+19.4 x \)
• B) \( y=19.4+0.930 x \)
• C) \( y=-19.4-0.930 x \)
• D) \( y=0.930-19.4 x \)

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Simplify

Refers to making an expression or problem easier to work with by reducing it to its most basic form.

Combine

Refers to the process of joining two or more items together to form a single entity, used in various contexts including mathematics, where it may involve summing like terms.

Combine

The act of joining or merging two or more items into a single entity, often used in mathematical operations like addition or combination.

Simplify

The process of making an expression easier to understand or solve by reducing it to its most basic form.