Question

the equation for the line of best fit is ( y = 0.012x + 0.1 ). according to the equation, which of these statements is true? a puzzle with 1,000 pieces would likely take about 12 hours to complete. a puzzle with 1,100 pieces would likely take about 10 hours to complete.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute \(x = 1000\) into the equation \(y=0.012x + 0.1\)

\(y=0.012\times1000+0.1\)

Step2: Calculate the value of \(y\)

\(y = 12+0.1=12.1\approx12\)

Step3: Substitute \(x = 1100\) into the equation \(y = 0.012x+0.1\)

\(y=0.012\times1100 + 0.1\)

Step4: Calculate the value of \(y\)

\(y=13.2 + 0.1=13.3
eq10\)

Answer:

A puzzle with 1,000 pieces would likely take about 12 hours to complete.