Answer:
ŷ = -1.618X + 215.636
191
Step-by-step explanation:
From the graph:
The data below could be obtained to produce the best fit line :
Week, x :
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Weight :
216
214
213
210
210
207
206
202
203
202
200
Using a linear regression calculator. The best fit line obtained is :
ŷ = -1.618X + 215.636 ; which shows decrease in weight has the number of weeks grow.
Carters weight 15 Weeks into his diet :
X = 15
ŷ = -1.618(15) + 215.636
= 191.366
= 191 (nearest whole number)
