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The regression equation y = 8.6sin(0.24x – 1.88) + 62.8 models the Fahrenheit temperature in a room x hours after midnight. What is the maximum temperature in the room during the first 24 hours?

54.2°F
57.0°F
62.8°F
71.4°F

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Answer:

71.4°F

Explanation:

The maximum is when
\sin(0.24x-1.88)=1, yielding a maximum of
8.6+62.8=71.4.

User Aravindan R
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