1.   A scatter plot contains the points (2, 8) and (19, 59). Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the best-fit line of the scatter plot.
    A. B.
    C. y = 3x + 2 D. y = -3x + 15
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  2.   A best-fit line has the equation which models the number of hours y of a trip that is x miles long. Predict the time of a 200-mile trip.
    A. about 3.1 hours B. about 4.6 hours
    C. about 3.8 hours D. about 2.3 hours
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  3.   A best-fit line has the equation y = 1.75x + 2.25, which models the cost y of renting a taxi for x miles. Predict the cost of renting a taxi for a 12-mile ride.
    A. $22.65 B. $22.05
    C. $23.85 D. $23.25
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  4.   A best-fit line has the equation y = 13.7694x + 3.99, which models the cost y of ordering x CDs from a music company. Predict the cost of ordering 8 CDs.
    A. about $114.06 B. about $114.15
    C. about $100.30 D. about $110.16
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  5.   A best-fit line has the equation y = 37.4296x + 4.99, which models the cost y of ordering x video games from an online store. Predict the cost of ordering 3 video games.
    A. about $108.28 B. about $114.27
    C. about $117.78 D. about $117.28
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