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The linear regression equation for a data set is y = -1.2x + 23.5, where y represents the number of balloons sold and x represents the week number. Use the equation to predict the number of balloons the store will sell during week 8. Round to the nearest whole number.

A) 73



B) 14



C) 33



D) 96

User Yagnesh
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The answer your question is B
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User Yordan Yanakiev
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should be B.
as x represents the week number you simply plug in 8 for X so,
y=-1.2(8)+23.5
y=13.9 that is just 14 then
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