The graph below shows a line of best fit for data collected on the total cost of a ride share service in relation to the distance traveled,
in miles.
Total Ride Cost ($)
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4.
2
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The equation of the line of best fit is shown below.
What does the y-intercept of this line represent?
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6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 X
Distance Traveled (miles)
y = 1.04z + 4.68