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Using Equations to Represent Trend Lines — Quiz

Question 2 • Mathematics 8

Which equation of a line of best-fit reflects a negative correlation?

Answer
A
y is equal to 1 over 70 x plus 312
B
y is equal to 8 x minus 2
C
y is equal to negative 83 over negative 27 x plus 15
D
y is equal to negative 6 x plus 13

Explanation

A line of best fit reflects a negative correlation when its slope is negative: as x increases, y tends to decrease. Choice D, y = −6x + 13, has a slope of −6, so it shows a negative correlation. The slope in choice C is positive because a negative divided by a negative is positive.

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