The data below shows the result (y) for every value of (x). Using the method of least squares, find the slope of the regression line (b^hat)

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The data below shows the result (y) for every value of (x). Using the method of least squares, find the slope of the regression line (b^hat)
X
0.17
4.50
0.69
10.50
0.46
11.75
0.78
14.65
0.69
19.15
1.05
26.50
0.15
6.40
0.67
10.75
0.70
12.00
0.81
14.00
Transcribed Image Text:X 0.17 4.50 0.69 10.50 0.46 11.75 0.78 14.65 0.69 19.15 1.05 26.50 0.15 6.40 0.67 10.75 0.70 12.00 0.81 14.00
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