In 1980 Kentucky has 820 traffic fatalities. in 2005, Kentucky had 985 traffic fatalities. Let x represent the number of years since 1980 and let y represent the number of traffic fatalities.
A) Find the linear equation in slope intercept form, that relates the number of traffic fatalities, y, to the number of years since 1980, x.
B) Interpret the slope @Beginning Algebra

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In 1980 Kentucky has 820 traffic fatalities. in 2005, Kentucky had 985 traffic fatalities. Let x represent the number of years since 1980 and let y represent the number of traffic fatalities.
A) Find the linear equation in slope intercept form, that relates the number of traffic fatalities, y, to the number of years since 1980, x.
B) Interpret the slope   @Beginning Algebra

anonymous · Answer

slope is 
$$\frac{985-820}{25}$$

anonymous · Answer

I need the equation in slope intercept form and to interpret the slope. and where did the 25 come from? I am really confused. please help