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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93

18 

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75

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(a) 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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