2. The scatterplot shows the number of members at a gym each month from
January to July. The equation for the line of fit shown is y =
5.9x+ 19.
Interpr
the y-intercept of the line.
Members
y
70
60
50
40
Gym Membership
OM
313
20
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Month
A. The number of members increases by about 5.9 each month.
B. The number of gym members was 19 at the beginning of the time period.
C. There were about 5.9 members at the beginning of the time period.
D. The number of members increases by about 19 each month.