1.   Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the best-fit line of a scatter plot which contains the points (4, 60) and (9, 135).
    A. B.
    C. y = 15x D. y = -15x
    Hint

  2.   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. y = 3x + 2
    C. y = -3x + 15 D.
    Hint

  3.   Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the best-fit line of a scatter plot with points (21, 57) and (30, 12).
    A. B. y = -5x + 162
    C. D. y = 5x – 48
    Hint

  4.   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. $22.05 B. $23.25
    C. $23.85 D. $22.65
    Hint

  5.   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 $100.30 B. about $110.16
    C. about $114.06 D. about $114.15
    Hint



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