Darren is finding the equation in the form y = m x b for a trend line that passes through the points (2, 18) and (–3, 8). Which value should he use as b in his equation? –34 –19 2 14.

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Tony Pierce asked Oct 11, 2023

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Darren is finding the equation in the form y = m x b for a trend line that passes through the points (2, 18) and (–3, 8). Which value should he use as b in his equation? –34 –19 2 14.

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B is consider to be the y-intercept. If you plot those two points and draw a line connecting the two. The line would go through (0,14). Making 14 the y-intercept and the correct answer.

Ahmad AlMughrabi answered Oct 17, 2023