1.   Which is the best prediction equation for the data?
   
    A. y = 25x - 19,950 B. y = 10x - 19,950
    C. y = 20x - 19,950 D. y = 5x - 19,950
    Hint

  2.   Use a graphing calculator to find the equation of the regression line.
   
    A. y = 12x - 23,947 B. y = 23x - 21,000
    C. y = x - 576 D. y = 2x - 25
    Hint

  3.   What type of relationship does the scatter plot suggest?
   
    A. no correlation
    B. no linear relationship
    C. a linear relationship with a positive correlation
    D. a linear relationship with a negative correlation
    Hint

  4.   Use two ordered pairs to write the equation of a best-fit line.
   
    A. y = 3x B. y = 5x
    C. y = 3x + 72 D. y = 5x + 75
    Hint

  5.   Graph the data on a scatter plot.
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint



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