Answer:
1) y = (-13/6)x + (37/3)
2) -⅔
3) negative
Explanation:
1) slope = (1.5-8)/(5-2) = -13/6
y = (-13/6)x + c
x = 2, y = 8
8 = (-13/6)(2) + c
c = 37/3
y = (-13/6)(6) + (37/3) = -⅔
2) y = (-13/6)x + (37/3)
3) since the slope is negative, the association between the variables is negative