. The graph below illustrates the number of acres used for farming in Smalltown, New York, over several years.
A. Write a line of best fit equation. _______________
B. What does the slope mean in context?
C. What does the y-intercept mean in context?
A. The equation for the line of best fit can be determined using the equation of a line, y = mx + b, where y is the number of acres, x is the year, m is the slope, and b is the y-intercept. However, since the graph is not provided, the equation for the line of best fit cannot be determined.
B. The slope in this context represents the rate of change in the number of acres used for farming over time. It indicates how many acres are added or subtracted for each unit increase in time (year).
C. The y-intercept in this context represents the initial number of acres used for farming in Smalltown, New York, before any years have passed. It is the value of y when x (year) is equal to zero.