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A veterinarian collected data on the average weight of a litter of kittens from month 1 to month 6 of their lives.

The data is shown in the scatterplot.



The equation of the line of best fit given is y=0.95x−0.47
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Can we safely extrapolate a kitten's weight at 1 year (12 months) using our data?

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No, because the data was only collected for months 1-6 so extrapolating to 12 months may not be reliable.
No, because the data was only collected for months 1-6 so extrapolating to 12 months may not be reliable.

Yes, because the line of best fit can be used for any value of x.
Yes, because the line of best fit can be used for any value of x.

Yes, because cats keep growing for a couple years.
Yes, because cats keep growing for a couple years.

No, because the data shows a non-linear trend after 6 months.
No, because the data shows a non-linear trend after 6 months.
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No — because the data were only collected for months 1–6, extrapolating to 12 months may not be reliable. The line of best fit is only well supported within the observed range.