For a set of data, x is the explanatory variable.Its mean is 8.2, and its standard deviation is 1.92.

For the same set of data, y is the response variable. Its mean is 13.8, and its standard deviation is 3.03.

The correlation was found to be 0.223.

Select the correct slope and y-intercept for the least-squares line.

• A. Slope = -0.35
• y-intercept = 10.9
• B. Slope = 0.35
• y-intercept = -10.9
• C. Slope = -0.35
• y-intercept = -10.9
• D. Slope = 0.35
• y-intercept = 10.9