What is the linear function equation that best fits the data set? ŷ = x – 2
ŷ = 4x – 11
ŷ = 2x – 2
ŷ = 4x – 2

Option 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data set is,

{(1.5, 1), (2.5, 3), (3, 3), (3, 5), (3.5, 5), (4.5, 7), (5, 7), (5, 9), (5.5, 9), (6.5, 11), (7.5, 13)}

By using linear regression calculator,

Equation of the linear function will be,

y = 2x - 2

Therefore, Option 3 will be the correct option.

the direct variation says that:

then the equation is of the form is given by:

            where k is the constant variation.

from the given table:

consider any value of x and m(x)=y

x = 2 and m(x)=y = 3

substitute these value in [1]; we have;

divide both sides by 2 we get;

⇒

check:

put x = -1 and m(x) = -1.5

substitute in the equation:

-1.5 = -1.5                   true

therefore, the function m(x) represents a direct variation

graph of this function as shown below: