Line of Best Fit

The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books.  Use the trend line to predict how many chapters would be in a book with 140 pages. 

• 12 chapters
• 19 chapters
• 14 chapters
• 21 chapters

Is this line an accurate line estimate of best fit for the data?

• Yes

• No

What is the equation of the line of best fit

• y= -2x + 10

• y= 10x+ 2

• y= 10

Which line is the best line of best fit?

• a

• b

• c

• i don't see any lines

• 617.51 miles

• 621.09 miles

• 100 miles

• 0.19 miles

The graph above shows a line of best fit for data collected on the distance bicyclists have remaining in relation to the amount of time they have been riding.  What is the equation of the line of best fit?

• y = -25x + 170
• y = 25x + 170
• y = -(5/8) x + 170
• y = (5/8) x + 170

Which scatterplot most likely has a line of best fit represented by y = - 2x + 1

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

The graph shows a line of best fit for data collected on the amount of income earned by lawn companies in relation to the number of yards mowed.  What is the equation of the line of best fit?

• y = (3/2) x
• y = 30x
• y = 30x + 300
• y = (3/2)x + 300

The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books.  Use the trend line to predict how many chapters would be in a book with 180 pages. 

• 12 chapters
• 15 chapters
• 18 chapters
• 21 chapters

The scatter plot below shows the number of books read by students in Mrs. Hall’s English class and their final grades. Which statement represents the best description about the line of best fit?

• The more books students read, the lower their English grade.
• The more books students read, the higher their English grade.
• The fewer books students read, the higher their English grade. 
• No relationship exists between the number of books students read and their English grades.