Question

Ronnie records the number of chirps per minute (x) that crickets make at different temperatures(Y ) in degree Fahrenheit. he determines that the association is linear and that the line of best fit is Y=1/6x+60.what is the interpretation of the slope and y intercept of this question?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given

`y = (1)/(6)x + 60`

Required

Interpret the slope and y intercept

The general form of an equation is:

`y = mx + b`

Where

`m=slope`

`b = y\ intercept`

By comparison

`m = (1)/(6)`

`b = 60`

Interpretation:

Slope represents rate and y intercept represents the number of chirps at time 0.

So, the interpretations are:

Slope: The cricket chirps at a rate of
`(1)/(6)` chirps per minute

y intercept: The initial number of chirps is 60