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The relationship between antioxidant food consumption per day in cups and the BMI of an individual is modeled by the following line of best fit: y = -1.2x + 26. Interpret the slope and intercept of the trend line within the context of the data.

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The slope is -1.2 because in the original formula y=mx+b, m is the slope. I am still working out the intercept. I will let you know ASAP.
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