Line of Best Fit Practice

Is this line an accurate line estimate of best fit for the data?

• Yes

• No

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatter plot?

• The more time spent training, the longer it takes to run 100 m.  

• As the time spent training increases, the time to run 100 m decreases. 

• As the time spent training decreases, the time to run 100 m decreases. 

What is the equation of the line of best fit

• y= -2x + 10

• y= 10x+ 2

• y= 10

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which scatterplot shows the correct trend line (line of best fit) for the relationship shown?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

which scatterplot shows the correct trend line (line of best fit) for the relationship showing the number games played and attendance in the Small Fry Baseball Tournament?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

which scatterplot shows the correct trend line (line of best fit) for the relationship showing the number of Visitors of a library and the number of books checked out?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

The red line represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot. How many ice cream sales are expected if the temperature is 90°?

• 55

• 0

• 103

• 100

The graph above shows a line of best fit for data collected on the distance bicyclists have remaining in relation to the amount of time they have been riding.  What is the equation of the line of best fit?

• y = -25x + 170

• y = 25x + 170

• y = -(5/8) x + 170

• y = (5/8) x + 170

The graph shows a line of best fit for data collected on the amount of income earned by lawn companies in relation to the number of yards mowed.  What is the equation of the line of best fit?

• y = (3/2) x

• y = 30x

• y = 30x + 300

• y = (3/2)x + 300