The scatterplot shows the relationship between two variables, $x$ and…

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The scatterplot shows the relationship between two variables,

x

and

y

. Which of the following equations is the most appropriate linear model for the data shown?

y = 0.8 + 8.7 x

y = 0.8 - 8.7 x

y = 8.7 + 0.8 x

y = 8.7 - 0.8 x