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The graph shows a line of best fit for data collected on the average temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, during a month and the
number of inches of rainfall during that month.
Average Temp.
90
80
70
60
50
404
30
20
10
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
X
Inches of Rain
The equation for the line of best fit is y = -3.32x + 97.05.
Based on the line of best fit, what would be the prediction for the average temperature during a month with 13.25 inches of rainfall?

Answer 1

53.06°F

Explanation:

Given the equation of best fit :

y=-3.32x +97.05.

The average temperature for a month with 13.25 inches of Rainfall

Amount of Rainfall = x

Average temperature = y

To make our prediction ; put x = 13.25 in the equation and solve for y ;

y = -3.32x +97.05

Put x = 13.25

y = -3.32(13.25) +97.05

y = - 43.99 + 97.05

y = 53.06°F