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a. Which point does the line estimate the best? b. Which point does the line estimate the worst?
Solution
a. b.
Problem Statement
Tyler creates a scatter plot that displays the relationship between the grams of food a hamster eats, , and the total number of rotations that the hamster’s wheel makes, . Tyler creates a line of best t and nds that the residual for the point is -132. The point
has a residual of 117. Interpret the meaning of 117 in the context of the problem.
Solution
Sample response: The point is 117 rotations above the total number of rotations estimated by the line of best t.
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Teacher Guide
Algebra
