Question

The equation yˆ=−5.131x2+31.821x−3.333 approximates the number of people standing in line to catch a commuter train x hours after 5 a.m. What is the best estimate for the number of people in line at 8 a.m.?
a.32
b.40
c.46
d.77

Answer 1

Y ( 2 ) = - 5.131 · 2² + 31.821 · 2 - 3.3333 = 
= - 5.131 · 4 + 63.642 - 3.3333 = -20.524 + 63.642 - 3.3333 = 39.78 ≈ 40
Answer: B ) 40.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is C 46

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