Question

he number of men and women receiving​ bachelor's degrees each year has been steadily increasing. for the years 1970 through the projection of​ 2014, the number of men receiving degrees​ (in thousands) is given by the equation y=3.6x+443​, and for​ women, the equation is y=14.3x+311​, where x is the number of years after 1970.

Answer 1

For Men:

�

=

3.6

�

+

443

y=3.6x+443

Slope (

�

m): 3.6

Y-intercept (

�

b): 443

For Women:

�

=

14.3

�

+

311

y=14.3x+311

Slope (

�

m): 14.3

Y-intercept (

�

b): 311

Explanation: