Concept explainers
(a)
The
(a)
Answer to Problem 95RE
The graph is decreasing continuously on the positive axis.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The ordered pairs give the amount B in millions of kilograms of beef produced on private farms each year from 2007 through 2014.
Formula used:
The x-axis represents year and the y-axis represent the t value.
Calculation:
Let
Conclusion:
The graph is decreasing continuously on the positive axis.
(b)
The equation of the least square regression line.
(b)
Answer to Problem 95RE
It is the straight line that decreases continuously on the positive axis.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The ordered pairs give the amount B in millions of kilograms of beef produced on private farms each year from 2007 through 2014.
Formula used:
The x-axis represents year and the y-axis represent the t value.
Calculation:
Use the regression feature of a graphing utility, the equation of the least-squares regression line is
The graph:
Conclusion:
It is the straight line that decreases continuously on the positive axis.
Chapter 1 Solutions
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