Math Problem Statement
Interpret the slope and y-intercept, if appropriate.
First interpret the slope. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
For every unit increase in commute time, the index score
fallsfalls
by
enter your response here,
on average.
(Round to three decimal places as needed.)
B.
For an index score of zero, the commute time is predicted to be
enter your response here
minutes.
(Round to three decimal places as needed.)
C.
For every unit increase in index score, the commute time
fallsfalls
by
enter your response here,
on average.
(Round to three decimal places as needed.)
D.
For a commute time of zero minutes, the index score is predicted to be
enter your response here.
(Round to three decimal places as needed.)
E.
It is not appropriate to interpret the slope.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Regression
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
y = mx + b (Slope-Intercept Form)
Theorems
Slope Interpretation Theorem
Y-Intercept Interpretation Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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