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?
(1 point)
Responses
a. Each additional day is associated with an additional 480 grams of mass
b. The predicted mass of a Boxer puppy at birth.
c. Every 17.5 days is associated with an additional 480 grams of mass.
d. Each additional day is associated with an additional 17.5 grams of mass.
1 answer
d. Each additional day is associated with an additional 17.5 grams of mass.