Writing Equations of Line of Best Fits

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What is a line of best fit used for?

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To make predictions.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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How do you find the slope from two points?

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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a graph?

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It indicates a negative association, meaning as one variable increases, the other decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for the slope of a line given in a table?

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Slope = (change in y) / (change in x).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If the slope of a line is 5/-2, what does this mean?

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For every 5 units the y-value increases, the x-value decreases by 2 units.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What type of association does a graph with a downward trend have?

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Negative association.

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How can you predict values using a line of best fit?

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By using the equation of the line to calculate y for a given x.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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It represents the value of y when x is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does it mean if a graph has no association?

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There is no discernible pattern or relationship between the variables.

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How do you interpret the slope in a real-world context?

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It shows the rate of change between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5