.035 is the answer to your question
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
The line of best fit is a linear function that is closest to all the points and shows the trend in the data. Since the data is going up ultimately, the slope of the line will be positive. Only B and C are options.
To find the best fit, draw a line through the center of the most points. This line will have as its y-intercept a value around 12 and a gentle slope. This means the answer choice is C.
Remark
The closest answer is D, but the answer has to be rewritten: f(x) = - 2/3 (6)^(x - 1) where x is 1,2,3,4,5,6 .... to plus infinity. If that is not what you are given, there is no answer.
Discussion
The minus sign is misplaced. There are 2 reasons.
1. When x is odd, then the minus sign is not there and every other term will be plus.
2. For a related reason, you cannot get a minus 2/3 if the sign is affected by the power. The first term must be -2/3. (-6)^0 power is 1 not -1
Answer: There is no answer, but you could try C if D does not work.
