SOLUTION: Which equation is the BEST fit for the data in the graph? A. y = x + 2 B, y = 2x + 1 C. y = x - 1/2 D. y = 1/2v - 1 http://www.usatestprep.com/modules/gallery/fil

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Question 937092:
Which equation is the BEST fit for the data in the graph?
A. y = x + 2
B, y = 2x + 1
C. y = x - 1/2
D. y = 1/2v - 1
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Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

these three points lie on same line: (,), (,), (,)
use them to see which equation they satisfy
A.
plug in (,)

...not solution
plug in (,)

...not solution
plug in (,)

...not solution
B,
plug in (,)


........this a solution
plug in (,)


........this is a solution
plug in (,)


........this a solution
so, options C. and D. we can disregard because B. is your answer



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