Given the least squares regression line y = 3.8 - 2x,
A) the relationship between x and y is positive
B) the relationship between x and y is negative
C) there is no linear relationship between x and y
D) as x decreases, so does y
E) as x increases, so does y

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The negative coefficient of x indicates a negative relationship between x and y. As x increases, y decreases.

Given the Least Squares Regression Line Y = 3