Answer: C. Y = 5x + 5
Step-by-step explanation:
We need to write, or decide on, the equation for the blue line as this line represents the trend line for this scatter plot. We will write this in slope-intercept form. See attached for a visual.
First, we will find our slope. We will use [tex]\frac{rise}{run}[/tex] for this since we have a graph with clear points. See attached, we count up [5] and then count to the right [1] for a slope of 5.
-> Slope = 5
Now, we will find our y-intercept. This is where the line intersects the y-axis. The line hits the y-axis at point (0, 5) giving us a y-intercept of 5.
-> Y-intercept = 5
Lastly, we will write our equation and decide on an answer.
y = mx + b
y = (5)x + (5)
Y = 5x + 5
C. Y = 5x + 5
