Question

The scatter plot shows the systolic blood pressure of people of several different ages. The equation represents the linear model for this data. y = x + 95

According to the model, what is the systolic blood pressure of a newborn?
A:0 mm Hg
B:55 mm Hg
C:95 mm Hg
D:110 mm Hg
E:160 mm Hg
15 POINTS!!!

Answer 1

Explanation:

y = x + 95

y = 42 + 95

y=137 mm Hg

Answer 2

C:95 mm Hg

Explanation:

Using the linear model, y=x+95, x represents age and y represents the blood pressure.

For a newborn, x=0; this gives us

y=0+95 = 95