How do i find the y-intercept of a line of best fit?

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

Melanie is buying a bathing suit that costs 39.99. she is given a discount at the cash register of $6.00 when she scratched 15% off on a game piece for a store promotion. what will the sale price of melanie’s bathing suit be?

The area (a) of a circle with a radius of r is given by the formula and its diameter (d) is given by d=2r. arrange the equations in the correct sequence to rewrite the formula for diameter in terms of the area of the circle.