Question

this scatter plot shows the distance from a pesticide sprayer and the number of bugs found on plants. use the trend line to predict the number of bugs on a plant 50 meters from the sprayer.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate x=50 on x-axis

Find the point where distance (x) is 50 meters.

Step2: Find trend line y-value

Look up from x=50 to the trend line, then left to y-axis. The y-value is ~80.

Answer:

B. 80 bugs