Use a Graphing Utility to Find the Equation of the Line

question 158

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to find the equation of the line of best fit. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
-x 2 3 7 8 10 y 3 4 4 5 6

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

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Definitions:

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A transdermal reversible method of birth control that releases synthetic estrogen and progestin to protect against pregnancy for 1 month.

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Not engaging in any kind of sexual activity.

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Contraceptive Patch

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