Find a Linear Model for the Following Data Table $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline x & 3 & 4.82 & 6.64 & 8.46 \\\hline y & 6 & 12.56 & 19.12 & 25.68 \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Find a linear model for the following data table. Round the slope to three decimal places. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline x & 3 & 4.82 & 6.64 & 8.46 \\\hline y & 6 & 12.56 & 19.12 & 25.68 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(y = 3.604 x + - 4.81\)
• B) \(y = - 4.813 x + 3.6\)
• C) \(y = 3.604 x + 6\)
• D) \(y = 6 x + 3.6\)

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