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The blue line of best fit for boys intersects the vertical axis at 55 centimeters and the point (12.5, 70). Which equation best describes the boy's line of best fit?

a = 2.4h + 85

h = 2.4a + 70

a = 1.2h + 70

h = 1.2a + 55

none of the above

The blue line of best fit for boys intersects the vertical axis at 55 centimeters-example-1
User Matt Ke
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Write the equation of the line in slope intercept form.
Given the points: (0, 55) and (12.5, 70)
slope = (70-55)/(12.5-0)
= 15/12.5
= 1.2

y-intercept, b = 55

equation is:
y = 1.2x + 55

** Graph has units of x-axis = a and y-axis = h So if you replace with correct variables...

h = 1.2a + 55


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