The following table lists the birth weights (in pounds), x, and the lengths (in inches), y, for a set of newborn babies at a local hospital.  Birth Weights and Lengths Birth Weight (in Pounds), x 4 8 10 4 12 7 10 10 6 5 Length (in Inches), y 16 20 18 17 21 19 19 20 18 15   Step 1 of 2 :   Find an equation of the least-squares regression line. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary.   instructions for if/how to do this on the TI84 would be greatly appreciated :)

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The following table lists the birth weights (in pounds), x, and the lengths (in inches), y, for a set of newborn babies at a local hospital.
 Birth Weights and Lengths
Birth Weight (in Pounds), x 4 8 10 4 12 7 10 10 6 5
Length (in Inches), y 16 20 18 17 21 19 19 20 18 15
 
Step 1 of 2 :  
Find an equation of the least-squares regression line. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary.
 
instructions for if/how to do this on the TI84 would be greatly appreciated :)
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