Question 137295
Let's say Cost(x) = 2x + 3 dollars
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slope is 2 and intercept = 3
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Intercept:
That equation says: even if you buy zero items, the base cost is $3
When the independent variable is zero, the dependent variable value is the intercept.
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Slope:
That equation says: for each item bought, the cost rises $2.
The slope is ALWAYS the amount the dependent variable increases
when the independent variable increases by one.
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Cheers,
Stan H.