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A researcher compared the heights and shoe sizes 50 men selected at random. The equation shown describes a line of best fit for the data,

where x is the shoe size and y is the height, in inches.
y = 1.6x +48

Based on the equation, what is the approximate shoe size for a man having a height of 60 inches?

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Answer: 7 1/2

Step-by-step explanation: Convert 7 1/2 to a decimal then multiply it by 1.6 to get 12.00 then add 48 to get 60.

P.S i got it right

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