
Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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Chapter 4.6, Problem 2E
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a. Find the line of best fit.
b. Predict the value of
c. Predict the value of
d. Find the coefficient of
e. Are the predictions in parts (b) and (c) reliable?
Why or why not?
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Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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