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Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the trend line.

A. y=5x+15
B. y=1x+15
C. y=5x
D. y=1x

Given graph:
x-axis= Length of trip (Days)
Y-axis= weigth (LBS)
1,1,2,2,2,3,4,4,5,5,5,6

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To determine the slope-intercept form of the trend line, we first need to understand that the equation is typically represented as:

\[ y = mx + b \]

where:

  • \( m \) is the slope,
  • \( b \) is the y-intercept.

Since I do not have access to the specific graph you're referring to, some extrapolation is necessary. You have mentioned the x-axis representing the length of the trip in days and the y-axis representing weight in pounds.

To determine the trend line based on your options (A, B, C, D), we will analyze them:

  1. A. \( y = 5x + 15 \): This implies a slope of 5 and a y-intercept of 15.
  2. B. \( y = 1x + 15 \): This implies a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of 15.
  3. C. \( y = 5x \): This implies a slope of 5 and a y-intercept of 0.
  4. D. \( y = 1x \): This implies a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of 0.

To find the correct equation among the given options, you'd ideally calculate the slope based on the points provided in your graph. For example, if you plot the density of the data and visually estimate the trend line that best fits, you can calculate the slope by choosing two points.

If you see a pattern where for every increase of 1 day, the weight increases significantly (for instance, if each weight level seems to change by about 5 lbs for each additional day), you might choose a slope of 5 indicating a faster increase in weight.

If the weights only increase a little or consistently reflect a 1-to-1 relationship, that would align with a slope of 1.

From your provided options, if we assume:

  • The trend observed aligns more closely with option A (\( y = 5x + 15 \)) or B (\( y = 1x + 15 \)), typically it would vary based on visual data representation you processed.

In summary, because I cannot evaluate the graph directly, I cannot definitively say which option is correct without analyzing the data thoroughly. You should determine which slope fits best based on the visual trend you observe in your graph. If the trend suggests a greater increase per day (ex: significant weight added per day), choose option A; if the increase is smaller, B would be more appropriate.