Question

Write a scenario that could work for the following line of best fit: y=.26x+67.6. Explain the slope and intercept in this context.

Answer 1

Slope = 0.26

y-intercept = 67.6

Explanation:

Best fit line: y = .26x + 67.6

It is given slope intercept form.

y = mx + b

where,

m is slope of line

b is y-intercept.

If we compare the equation with slope intercept form. we will get slope and y-intercept of best fit line.

.26x + 67.6 = mx + b

After comparing we get,

m = 0.26

b = 67.6

The slope of best fit line is 0.26

The y-intercept of best fit line is 67.6

Answer 2

68.9 = y 5=x if representing as a slope, make a dot, go to the right 5 spaces. Go up 68.9 spaces, then make a dot. Connect the dots with a straight line :)