Question

now that youve found the vertical intercept and slope, you can write an equation. first, show how you could write an equation in words. slope = 3 vertical intercept = -6 elevation (feet), e number of minutes, x change in elevation from hiking starting elevation elevation

Explanation:

The linear equation structure matches elevation as the total, which equals the change in elevation from hiking (slope times minutes) plus the starting elevation (vertical intercept).

Answer:

First box (left): elevation
Second box (middle): change in elevation from hiking
Third box (right): starting elevation

In words: Elevation equals the change in elevation from hiking plus the starting elevation.
The algebraic equation is $y = 3x - 6$, where $y$ (elevation) is the sum of $3x$ (change in elevation from hiking, 3 feet per minute times $x$ minutes) and $-6$ (starting elevation).