To interpret the slope of 12 for the line of best fit regarding Ava's hitting attempts and kills, we understand that the slope represents the average number of kills per hitting attempt.
Given that the slope of 12 suggests that for every hitting attempt (x), the number of kills (y) increases by 12 per hitting attempt. However, since we are looking for a ratio of kills to hitting attempts, we can also interpret the slope in terms of the number of kills Ava averages per hitting attempt.
Here are the statements analyzed:
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Ava’s number of kills increases by 2 for every game. - This statement does not accurately represent the slope in terms of attempts and kills.
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Ava has about 1 kill for every 2 hitting attempts. - This statement also does not correctly reflect the 12 kills for every attempt.
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Ava has about 2 kills for every game. - This statement is ambiguous and also does not reflect the slope.
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Ava has about 2 kills for every hitting attempt. - This statement is inaccurate as well.
None of the offered responses are correct given the slope of 12. Therefore, none of the statements accurately interpret the slope of the line of best fit if it is understood as "kills per hitting attempt." The best interpretation based solely on the slope of 12 should state that Ava has approximately 1 kill for every 12 hitting attempts (which is not one of the provided choices).
If forced to choose the closest interpretation, the second statement ("Ava has about 1 kill for every 2 hitting attempts") could imply a ratio, but it’s not a direct reflection of the stated slope value.
In conclusion, be sure to verify the slope and its representation against the context of the data presented.