example of a line of best fit

What should be true about the line of best fit for any scatter plot? Check all that apply.

(2 points)
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The line of best fit should be an exact representation of the data points.
The line of best fit should be an exact representation of the data points.

The line of best fit can, some times, be used as a prediction tool; showing a trend in the data.
The line of best fit can, some times, be used as a prediction tool; showing a trend in the data.

The line of best fit must have an equal number of points above and below the line.
The line of best fit must have an equal number of points above and below the line.

The line of best fit MUST cross through at least 2 points in the scatter plot.
The line of best fit MUST cross through at least 2 points in the scatter plot.

The line must represent the general relationship between the two variables.
The line must represent the general relationship between the two variables.
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The line of best fit can, some times, be used as a prediction tool; showing a trend in the data.

The line of best fit MUST cross through at least 2 points in the scatter plot.

The line must represent the general relationship between the two variables.