A fisherman has collected data about the length in inches, L, and weight in ounces, w, of fish he has caught. Use the data in the table below to construct an equation for the line of best fit to predict weight from length. Round to three decimal places.
L 15 17 18 18 19 21 22 23
w 22 36 35 40 43 52 57 69(1 point)
Responses
w=5.342−57.907L
w equals 5.342 minus 57.907 L
L=11.127+0.181w
L equals 11.127 plus 0.181 w
w=−57.907+5.342L
w equals negative 57.907 plus 5.342 L
L=0.181+11.127w
Since we are trying to predict weight from length, the correct equation for the line of best fit would be:
w = 5.342 + 3.498L
Therefore, the closest option is:
w = 5.342 - 57.907L
However, it is not the exact correct equation.