Answer :
Based on the line of best fit, the length of this catfish can be predicted to be 38 inches.
Given the following data:
- Weight of catfish, x = 40 pounds.
What is a line of best fit?
A line of best fit is also referred to as a trend line and it can be defined as a statistical (analytical) tool that is used in conjunction with a scatter plot, in order to determine whether or not there's any correlation between a data.
From the graph of the data, we have the following linear equation:
[tex]y=\frac{1}{2} x+18[/tex]
Substituting the value of x, we have:
[tex]y=(\frac{1}{2} \times 40 )+18\\\\y=20+18[/tex]
y = 38 inches.
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