City University of Seattle Math Line Equation Discussion Board

Describe a real-world problem scenario that can be written as an equation for a straight line (in slope-intercept form) that goes through the data you provide (you can make it up). Or, you may want to find an example of data (from an almanac, newspaper, magazine, Internet, etc.) that can be graphed as a near straight line. Create and include a graph that shows several data points and especially, the data points you use to find the slope and equation of the line. Use the equation and its graph to make up possible predictions about what may happen in the future based on the existing data. Discuss any circumstances that might affect the accuracy of the prediction.