Colin drew a line of best fit for a set of data points on a scatter plot. Which statement is true about a line of best fit? A. It does not have to pass through any of the data points. O B. It must pass through at least 1 of the data points. O C. It must pass through 2 of the data points. O D. It is required to pass through all of the data points.

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Colin drew a line of best fit for a set of data points on a scatter plot. Which statement is true about a line of best fit?
A. It does not have to pass through any of the data points.
O B. It must pass through at least 1 of the data points.
O C. It must pass through 2 of the data points.
O D. It is required to pass through all of the data points.
Transcribed Image Text:Colin drew a line of best fit for a set of data points on a scatter plot. Which statement is true about a line of best fit? A. It does not have to pass through any of the data points. O B. It must pass through at least 1 of the data points. O C. It must pass through 2 of the data points. O D. It is required to pass through all of the data points.
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