The equation below represents the trend line of a scatter plot showing the hours spent studying versus science test scores. y =

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The equation below represents the trend line of a scatter plot showing the hours spent studying versus science test scores. y =

6.5 x + 42.4
The equation below represents the trend line of a scatter plot showing the hours spent studying versus math test scores. y = 7.2 x + 34.7

If a student does not study for either test, on which test should the student expect the higher score?
A) on the science test because the rate of change is greater
B) on the math test because the rate of change is greater
C) on the science test because the y-intercept is greater
D) on the math test because the y-intercept is greater

Mathematics