Alonzo adopted a puppy and recorded its weight each week on a scatterplot, where y represents the puppy's weight, in pounds, after x weeks. The line y = 1.6x + 4.2 best
models the association of the data. Based on the equation, which statement is true?
A
The equation indicates that Alonzo's puppy weighs approximately 1.6 times
more each week.
B
The equation indicates that Alonzo's puppy will weigh approximately 17 pounds
after 8 weeks.
C The equation suggests that Alonzo's puppy gains approximately 4.2 pounds
a week.
D
The equation suggests that Alonzo's puppy's weight is approximately 1.6 times
its age.