7. The number of absences, x of each student in a large class and his or her percent course grade, yis modeled by the equation: y=-3.5+97.1. Find and interpret the following a) the slope of the equation: b) the y-intercept

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**Problem 7:**

The number of absences, \( x \), of each student in a large class and his or her percent course grade, \( y \), is modeled by the equation: 

\[ y = -3.5x + 97.1 \]

Find and interpret the following:

a) The slope of the equation:  
_________________________________

b) The y-intercept:  
_________________________________
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 7:** The number of absences, \( x \), of each student in a large class and his or her percent course grade, \( y \), is modeled by the equation: \[ y = -3.5x + 97.1 \] Find and interpret the following: a) The slope of the equation: _________________________________ b) The y-intercept: _________________________________
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