If b = 0 the line of best fit will conventionally be drawn ______
A)as horizontal
B)as vertical
C)as provides the best fit to the scores
D)through the middle of the data points

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When b = 0 in a linear equation (y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept), the line will be horizontal because the slope (m) is zero, indicating no change in y as x changes, resulting in a horizontal line.

If B = 0 the Line of Best Fit Will