Solve the Problem $y = 3.84 x + 7.94$ B) $y = 2.84 x + 6.94$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The first column shows the independent variable (x) . The second column shows the dependent variable (y) .


Find the linear regression model.

• A) \(y = 3.84 x + 7.94\)
• B) \(y = 2.84 x + 6.94\)
• C) \(y = 2.34 x + 6.44\)
• D) \(y = 3.34 x + 6.44\)

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