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extracted_textThe image contains a problem related to fitting a straight line to a set of data. The prediction line given is:

$y = 2 + 4x$

It asks to complete parts (a), (b), and (c) based on this equation. Here's a summary of the problem and the questions:

(a) Interpret the meaning of the Y-intercept, $b_0 = 2$:

The Y-intercept is the value of $y$ when $x = 0$. Based on the options, you are asked to interpret its significance.

(b) Interpret the meaning of the slope, $b_1 = 4$:

The slope indicates the rate of change of $y$ with respect to $x$. Here, you need to understand its meaning based on the options provided.

(c) Predict the mean value of $y$ for $x = 2$:

This part asks for a prediction using the equation $y = 2 + 4x$, specifically for $x = 2$.

Now, let's proceed by answering each part.

(a) Interpretation of the Y-intercept:

The Y-intercept is 2, which means that when $x = 0$, the value of $y$ is 2. The correct interpretation is:

• Option D: The Y-intercept $b_0 = 2$ implies that when $x = 0$, the mean value of $y$ is 2.

(b) Interpretation of the slope:

The slope is 4, which means that for every increase of 1 unit in $x$, the value of $y$ increases by 4 units. The correct interpretation is:

• Option B: The slope $b_1 = 4$ implies that for each increase of 1 unit in $x$, the value of $y$ is expected to increase by 4 units.

(c) Prediction for $x = 2$:

Substitute $x = 2$ into the equation $y = 2 + 4x$:

$y = 2 + 4(2) = 2 + 8 = 10$

So, the predicted mean value of $y$ for $x = 2$ is 10.

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions to expand on this topic:

1. What is the general form of the equation for a straight line?
2. How do you interpret a negative slope in a linear equation?
3. What is the relationship between the slope and rate of change in real-world applications?
4. How do you calculate the slope and Y-intercept from a set of data points?
5. How would you predict $y$ for a value of $x = 5$ using the same equation?

Tip: To better understand the slope, try plotting the line on a graph and observe how the value of $y$ changes as $x$ increases.