Step 1
Graph the function.
A) The type of equation that best represents the graph is linear regression. This is because the points are much closer and fit a line than any other equation.
Step 2
B) Find the equation that best fits the data from the plot.
[tex]y=220.119x+282.902[/tex]
Step 3
C) What is the predicted amount of debt for month 9 after graduation?
x=9
[tex]y=221.119(9)+282.902=2272.973[/tex]
