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

  3.   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 4.6 hours B. about 3.1 hours
    C. about 3.8 hours D. about 2.3 hours
    Hint

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

  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 $117.78 B. about $108.28
    C. about $114.27 D. about $117.28
    Hint



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