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Right slant line, 8 scatter plots on graphs marked Sylvia (left), Patrick (right) with X and Y axes as Weight (1,000 pounds) and Mileage Per Gallon. Left graph line begins at (1.5, 30) till (7, 23). Right graph line begins at (2, 30) till (7, 25).
Sylvia and Patrick plotted the information they gathered on the weight of cars and the mileage they get. Then they each drew a line on the graph that they felt best fit the data.
Sylvia’s line a line of best fit because her line . Patrick’s line a line of best fit as his line .
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Sylvia’s line is a line of best fit because her line closely follows the general trend of the scatter plot points. Patrick’s line is also a line of best fit as his line also closely follows the general trend of the scatter plot points.
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