y = a + bx. where y is the dependent variable and x is the independent variable. In this case, the slope is equal to b and a is the intercept. When plotted on a graph, y is determined by the value of x. Regression equations are charted as a line and are important in calculating economic data and stock prices.
I just took a prom dress to be dry cleaned and they are charging $25.00.
Mr. Bloom, who has cleaned gowns that have been shipped to his store from 44 states, said a dry cleaner should use acid-free unbuffered cardboard boxes. (The cost of cleaning and preserving a gown at his company, Rave Fabricare, is $375 to $500, not including shipping.)