Create a scatterplot. Label the variables and axes. (b) Sketch a line of best fit. (c) Identify two points on your line. (d) Calculate the slope of the line that contains your two points. (e) Find the equation of your line.
Create a scatterplot. Label the variables and axes. (b) Sketch a line of best fit. (c) Identify two points on your line. (d) Calculate the slope of the line that contains your two points. (e) Find the equation of your line.
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Chapter4: Equations Of Linear Functions
Section4.6: Regression And Median-fit Lines
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Can you predict the temperature based on the number of chirps of a cricket? The data below represent the temperature and number of cricket chirps per 15 seconds.
Chirps/15 sec x |
Temp (oF) y |
20 |
89 |
16 |
72 |
20 |
93 |
18 |
84 |
17 |
81 |
16 |
75 |
15 |
70 |
17 |
82 |
15 |
69 |
16 |
83 |
15 |
80 |
17 |
83 |
16 |
81 |
17 |
84 |
14 |
76 |
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(b) Sketch a line of best fit.
(c) Identify two points on your line.
(d) Calculate the slope of the line that contains your two points.
(e) Find the equation of your line.
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