A scatterplot displays data with the line y = 7x − 3. A point at x = 5 has actual y = 38. Is the actual y above or below the line, and what is the residual?
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A
Above the line; residual = +6
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B
Below the line; residual = −6
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C
Above the line; residual = +3
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D
Below the line; residual = −3