Question

a weatherman collected data on snow accumulation. a line of best fit was computed. the equation for the line was y = 1.15x + 0.125. which best compares the slope of the best - fit line?
a the snow is accumulating at 1.5 inches every hour.
b the snow is accumulating at 1 inch every 1.5 hours.
c the snow is accumulating at 1 inch every 0.125 hours.
d the snow is accumulating at 1.5 inches every 0.125 hours.
(there is also a chart with columns labeled hours and total inches accumulated with rows of numbers, but the specific numbers in the chart are not clearly legible from the ocr text.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope interpretation

The equation is \( y = 1.5x + 0.125 \), where slope \( m = 1.5 \). Slope represents the rate of change, so snow accumulates at \( 1.5 \) inches per hour.

Step2: Analyze options

• Option A: Matches the slope interpretation (1.5 inches per hour).
• Option B: Rate would be \( \frac{1}{1.5}

eq1.5 \), incorrect.

• Option C: Rate would be \( \frac{1}{0.125}=8

eq1.5 \), incorrect.

• Option D: Rate would be \( \frac{1.5}{0.125}=12

eq1.5 \), incorrect.

Answer:

A. The snow is accumulating at 1.5 inches every hour.