Finding spring constants from an energy graph

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Worksheet page titled Energy Model: Review showing a force versus stretch graph for Spring 1 (squares) and Spring 2 (triangles), with a data table of slope and intercept values beneath it.


The question gives me a graph of spring 1 and spring 2 (which I will attach to the post) and it asks me what are the springs constants. I have no idea how to find the spring constants. I know that the Potential Elastic equation is (1/2)k(x^2), but I don't know where to start with looking at this graph! Please help!
It's question 1a.

Homework Statement

Homework Equations



E=1/2k(x^2)

The Attempt at a Solution

 
Hooke's Law:

[tex]F = -kx[/tex]

Knowing that, can you find the constant?