8.6.C.9 - Determining the Equation of a Line Fit to Data – Exit Ticket

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3 Questions
1.

The scatter plot below shows the height and speed of some of the world’s fastest roller coasters. Draw a line that you think is a good fit for the data.

2.

Find the equation of your line. Show your steps.

3.

For the two roller coasters identified in the scatter plot, use the line to find the approximate difference between the observed speeds and the predicted speeds.

From EngageNY.org of the New York State Education Department. Grade 8 Mathematics Module 6, Topic C, Lesson 9. Internet. Available from https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-8-mathemat...; accessed 14/Apr/2016.