Find the Least Squares Regression Line for the Points $( 0,4 ) , ( 4,1 ) , ( 5 , - 2 ) , ( 8 , - 6 )$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Find the least squares regression line for the points $( 0,4 ) , ( 4,1 ) , ( 5 , - 2 ) , ( 8 , - 6 )$ , and $( 10 , - 7 )$ . Round numerical values in your answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(y = - 1.18 x + 1.97\)
• B) \(y = - 1.41 x + 4.39\)
• C) \(y = - 1.18 x + 4.39\)
• D) \(y = - 1.18 x + 5.57\)
• E) \(y = - 1.41 x + 1.97\)

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