If the regression equation is: Y = 24.35 - 14.2 X ,then 24.35 is the ____,while -14.2 is the ____.
A)slope;y-intercept
B)independent variable;slope
C)dependent variable;y-intercept
D)y-intercept;slope

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In the equation Y = 24.35 - 14.2 X, the coefficient of the X variable (-14.2) is the slope, while the constant term (24.35) is the y-intercept. Therefore, option D is the correct choice, where the y-intercept is the first value stated in the equation, and the slope is the second value (with a negative sign).

If the Regression Equation Is: Y = 24