Question

The regression equation y = 5.09 x +59 approximates the number of minutes it takes

an employee to drive to work, y, given the number of miles the employee has to drive, x. Based on this equation, for every mile the car is driven, the driving time increases by how much?

Answer 1

For every mile the car is driven, the driving time increases by 5.09 minutes.

Explanation:

When x (miles) increases by 1, y increases by 5.09 minutes.