A veterinarian collected data on the association between age and mass of Boxer puppies. A line of best fit was computed. The equation for the line is: y = 17.5x + 480. Which BEST interprets the slope of the linear model?
a
Every 17.5 days is associated with an additional 480 grams of mass.
b
The predicted mass of a Boxer puppy at birth.
c
Each additional day is associated with an additional 480 grams of mass.
d
Each additional day is associated with an additional 17.5 grams of mass.
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d) Each additional day is associated with an additional 17.5 grams of mass.
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