Question

use the graphing calculator tool to plot the residual points. (1, 0.86), (2, -0.25), (3, -1.66), (4, -2.34), (5, -4.1) does the residual plot show that the line of best fit is appropriate for the data? yes, the points have no pattern. yes, the points are evenly distributed about the x - axis. no, the points are in a linear pattern. no, the points are in a curved pattern.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall residual plot concept

A good - fitting line of best fit has a residual plot with no pattern. If there is a linear or curved pattern in the residual plot, the line of best fit is not appropriate.

Step2: Analyze given points

The points are \((1, 0.86),(2, - 0.25),(3, - 1.66),(4, - 2.34),(5, - 4.1)\). As we can see, if we were to plot these points, we can observe a linear - like decrease in the residual values as \(x\) increases.

Answer:

No, the points are in a linear pattern.