Question

the line graph shows the goals per game average for a sporting series during the years shown. during what year(s) shown was the average number of goals per game less than 2.6? during the year(s) 1985, the average number of goals per game was less than 2.6. (use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Examine the line - graph

Observe the values of average goals per game for each year (1981, 1989, 1997, 2005) on the graph.

Step2: Identify years below 2.6

Find the years where the y - value (average goals per game) is less than 2.6. From the graph, we can see that in 1989, the average number of goals per game is less than 2.6.

Answer:

1989