How do you write an equation for the line of best fit?

A line of best fit  (or "trend" line) is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot.  

This line may pass through some of the points, none of the points, or all of the points.

Step-by-step explanation:

1.  Prepare a scatter plot of the data on graph paper.

2.  Using a strand of spaghetti, position the spaghetti so that the plotted points are as close to the strand as possible.

3.  Find two points that you think will be on the "best-fit" line.  

4.  We are choosing the points (9, 260) and (30, 530).  

You may choose different points.  

5.  Calculate the slope of the line through your two points (rounded to three decimal places).

6.  Write the equation of the line.  

7.  This equation can now be used to predict information that was not plotted in the scatter plot.  

Question: Predict the total calories based upon 22 grams of fat.

y=12.857(22-9)+260

y=12.857(13)+260

y=427.141

ANS: 427.141 calories

the thermometer is precise but not accurate

step-by-step explanation:

i think it is everything has to equal 180 so, if i correct 4=c. 6=d. 8=a. 7=b. and the last question would be c. because they are parallel lines and they are congruent.

step-by-step explanation:

the reason everything has to equal to 180 is because that is how it works. i'm guessing that is its rule. 4 and 8 are congruent and parallel so, that would be 30+30 because they have the same number. it would equal 60. 6 and 7 are congruent and parallel so, that would be 30+30 because they have the same number. it would equal 60. 60+60 is 180. so, now you have your answer