Question

If you were to make a scatter plot of data, you would be able to determine the line of best fit. Using the regression equation y = 1.73x + 0.39, Predict the number of representatives for Oregon, which has a population of about 3.3 million.
A. 5 representatives
B. 6 representatives
C. 7 representatives
D. 28 representatives ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B. is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The regression equation is y = 1.73 x + 0.39

To find: number of representatives for Oregon, which has a population of about 3.3 million

Solution:

The regression equation determined the specific relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

To find number of representatives for Oregon, which has a population of about 3.3 million, put $x=3.3$ in the regression equation is y = 1.73 x + 0.39

$y = 1.73 x + 0.39\\y = 1.73 (3.3) + 0.39\\=5.709+0.39\\=6.099\\\approx 6$

So, 6 representatives for Oregon has a population of about 3.3 million

Option B. is correct