Ways be drawn. ech
e. The slope and the y-intercept of a line of fit can be
found using the same strategies as other graphed lines.
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3
The scatter plot shows the weight in pounds of the world's
heaviest giant pumpkin each year since 2008. The equation of
the line of fit is y = 90x + 1,629.
Giant Pumpkins
Ay У
2,600
16
2.400
a. Based on the equation, the heaviest pumpkin in 2025 will
weigh
2,600
pounds.
Weight of Pumpkin (lb)
2,200
2,000
b. What does the slope of the line of fit tell you about the
giant pumpkins in the problem?
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1,600
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0
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4
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