Question

Use technology to find the line of best fit for the following data. (−17,8), (−14,7), (−11,6), (−12,4), (−10,1), (−7,3), (−3,2), (−3,0), (−2,−4), (0,−2), (2,−3), (6,−5), (4,−6) When the equation of the line is in the form y=mx+b, what is the value of b?

Answer 1

Answer: Intercept (b) = - 2.2567

Step-by-step explanation:

(−17,8), (−14,7), (−11,6), (−12,4), (−10,1), (−7,3), (−3,2), (−3,0), (−2,−4), (0,−2), (2,−3), (6,−5), (4,−6)

Using the online regression calculator :

ŷ = -0.60205X - 2.2567

y is the predictor variable

X - the independent variable

0.60205 = slope or gradient

- 2.2567 = intercept (b) where the line best fit cross the y-axis.