1) In 2001, there were about 62.5 thousand golden retrievers registered in the United States. In 2002, the number was 56.1 thousand. Which linear equation best represents this information?

(A) y = 6.4x + 2001

(B) y = - 6.4x + 12868.9

(C) y = 6.4x - 12743.9

(D) y = - 6.4x + 2002

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Brynlee Vazquez

8 December, 19:09

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Kaya Day · Answer 1

Linear equation is y=ax+b

Its decreasing so u need - a

2001 and 2002 would be your x at liner equation so can't have them as b

so answer is B

Nylah Hammond · Answer 2

Nylah Hammond 8 December, 21:35

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The Answer Is B y=-6.4*+12868.9

1) In 2001, there were about 62.5 thousand golden retrievers registered in the United States. In 2002, the number was 56.1 thousand. Which linear equation best represents this information?(A) y = 6.4x + 2001(B) y = - 6.4x + 12868.9(C) y = 6.4x - 12743.9(D) y = - 6.4x + 2002