Question

Create a linear model for the data in the table.
x
5
7
9
11
13
15

y
7
16
20
28
38
45
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Part 1
Write a linear model for the data in the table.
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Answer 1

To create a linear model for the data in the table, we need to find the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b) of the line in the form \( y = mx + b \).

### Given Data:
```
x: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15
y: 7, 16, 20, 28, 38, 45
```

### Step 1: Calculate the slope (m)
The formula for the slope between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is:

\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]

We can calculate the slope using any two points. I'll use the points (5, 7) and (15, 45).

\[
m = \frac{45 - 7}{15 - 5} = \frac{38}{10} = 3.8
\]

### Step 2: Calculate the y-intercept (b)
To find the y-intercept, we can use the slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\). We can rearrange it to find \(b\):

\[
b = y - mx
\]

Using the point (5, 7):

\[
b = 7 - 3.8 \cdot 5
\]
\[
b = 7 - 19 = -12
\]

### Step 3: Write the linear model
Now we have the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b):

\[
m = 3.8, \quad b = -12
\]

So the linear model is:

\[
y = 3.8x - 12
\]

### Final Answer:
\[
y = 3.8x - 12
\]