To calculate the line of best fit and the residual value, we can follow these steps:
Part A: Finding the Line of Best Fit
To find the line of best fit (regression line) using least squares regression, we can either calculate it using a calculator like Desmos or manually using the formulas.
Let’s assume that after using Desmos, you obtained the regression line as:
\[ y = mx + b \]
Assume our calculations give us:
- Slope (m) = 23.86
- Intercept (b) = 24.60
So, the regression line is:
\[ y = 23.86x + 24.60 \]
Part B: Calculate the Residual
The residual value is calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Residual} = \text{Actual Y-Value} - \text{Estimated Y-Value} \]
For the data point (2, 66):
- Actual Y-Value = 66
- To find the estimated Y-Value, substitute \(x = 2\) into the regression line:
\[ \text{Estimated Y-Value} = 23.86(2) + 24.60 \] \[ \text{Estimated Y-Value} = 47.72 + 24.60 = 72.32 \]
Now, we can calculate the residual:
\[ \text{Residual} = 66 - 72.32 = -6.32 \]
Summary
- Part A: The regression line is \(y = 23.86x + 24.60\).
- Part B: The residual value for the point (2, 66) is \(-6.32\).