SOLUTION: For the data given: find the equation of the line best fit. x=2,3,6,8,10 y=3,6,4,6,6 Do you know what they're talking about? I'm so confused! Thanks for the help.

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Question 90887: For the data given: find the equation of the line best fit.
x=2,3,6,8,10
y=3,6,4,6,6
Do you know what they're talking about? I'm so confused!
Thanks for the help.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For the data given: find the equation of the line best fit.
x=2,3,6,8,10
y=3,6,4,6,6
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Use a TI-83 calculator or equivalent.
Select STAT
Select EDIT
Enter the x values in L1
Enter the y values in L2
Select STAT
Select CALC
Select #4 Lin Reg
Sellect ENTER
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Read the equation data:
y =0.24554x + 3.57589...
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Cheers,
Stan H.