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Exercises: Linear Models -- Equation, Slope, Intercept, and Predictions

Work through each section in order. For interpretation problems, use complete sentences with units and the phrase "associated with" rather than "causes."

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Fluency Practice

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A linear model for a biology experiment is y=1.5x+10.5y = 1.5x + 10.5, where xx is hours of daily sunlight and yy is mature plant height in cm. Interpret the slope in context using a complete sentence with units.