Math Problem Statement

Write the equation of a trend line, if possible. 3. {(1, 2.1), (3, 3.1), (5, 4.0), (7, 5.2), (9, 5.9)} 4. {(−2, 3.9), (−1, 1.8), (0, 0.1), (1, −1.9), (2, −3.8)}

Solution

The image shows two sets of points where you're asked to find the equation of a trend line (line of best fit) for each. Let's calculate the equation of the trend lines using the least-squares method.

The two sets of points are:

{(1,2.1),(3,3.1),(5,4.0),(7,5.2),(9,5.9)}\{(1, 2.1), (3, 3.1), (5, 4.0), (7, 5.2), (9, 5.9)\}

{(2,3.9),(1,1.8),(0,0.1),(1,1.9),(2,3.8)}\{(-2, 3.9), (-1, 1.8), (0, 0.1), (1, -1.9), (2, -3.8)\}

I'll calculate the trend lines for both sets of points, providing the equations in the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Let me proceed with the calculations.The equations of the trend lines for the two sets of points are:

  1. The equation of the trend line is: y=0.485x+1.635y = 0.485x + 1.635

  2. The equation of the trend line is: y=1.91x+0.02y = -1.91x + 0.02

These equations represent the lines that best fit the given points in each set.

Would you like further clarification on the process or any more details?

Here are 5 questions related to the concept of trend lines:

  1. What is the significance of the slope in a trend line equation?
  2. How is the y-intercept interpreted in the context of trend lines?
  3. What does the R2R^2 value represent in the context of linear regression?
  4. How can you determine if a linear trend line is a good fit for a given set of points?
  5. What is the impact of outliers on the accuracy of a trend line?

Tip: The slope mm in a trend line represents the rate of change of yy with respect to xx. A positive slope indicates an increasing relationship, while a negative slope indicates a decreasing one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Regression
Trend Line
Least Squares Method
Algebra

Formulas

y = mx + b (Slope-intercept form)
Slope formula: m = (Σ(xy) - ΣxΣy/n) / (Σ(x^2) - (Σx)^2/n)
Y-intercept formula: b = (Σy - mΣx)/n

Theorems

Least Squares Regression

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12