O.2

Predict with Lines of Best Fit

Q3 · Feb–Apr

Use the equation of a line of best fit to predict y from x, or x from y.

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 8 Math

Predict with Lines of Best Fit

Skill O.2 · Scatter plots & two-way tables · ★★☆ Medium · Quarter 3

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Use the line of best fit to answer each question.

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Study Time and Test Scores0123456789100102030405060708090100Hours studiedTest score

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Think: Put the x-value into the line's equation. Given y, solve for x.

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    Typing Practice0123456789100102030405060708090Minutes of practiceWords typed per minute
    The line of best fit for minutes of practice () and words typed per minute () is . Predict when .
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    Study Time and Test Scores012345678910010203040506070Hours studiedTest score
    The line of best fit for hours studied () and test score () is . Predict when .
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    Typing Practice01234567891001020304050Minutes of practiceWords typed per minute
    The line of best fit for minutes of practice () and words typed per minute () is . Predict when .
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Daniel Math Academy · Grade 8 Math

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O.2 Predict with Lines of Best Fit · ★★☆ Medium

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