Foundations for College Math (MAP4C) · Data Management

Use a line of best fit to predict

Use the equation of a line of best fit to predict a value, solve for the input, or interpret the slope. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: MAP4C-DM1

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A line of best fit for outdoor temperature (deg C) (x) versus hot chocolate sales (y) is y = 5x + 33. Use it to predict y when x = 5.

y = 5x + 33

Answer: 58

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A line of best fit for number of ads run (x) versus weekly sales (y) is y = 6x + 25. Use it to predict y when x = 4.

y = 6x + 25
📘 Worked solution
1y = 6(4) + 25Substitute x = 4 into the line of best fit.
2= 24 + 25 = 49Multiply, then add the y-intercept.

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