Question

The table gives the average and maximum longevity of various animals in captivity.

Average, x 12
Maximum,
25
47 50
Y
y= type your answer...
15
40
A) Find the line of best fit. Round to the nearest hundredth.
type your answer....
8
20
35
70
type your answer...
x+ type your answer...
40
77
41
61
20
B) Using the model from part A, find y if x is 30. Round to the nearest whole number.
54
C) Using the model from part A, find x if y is 60. Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

Explanation:

A) The line of best fit is y = 0.77x + 8.

B) If x is 30, using the model from part A, y would be approximately 31.

C) If y is 60, using the model from part A, x would be approximately 77.