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URGENT: PLEASE HELP!!!

A researcher compared the heights and shoe sizes for 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?
A. 7 1/2
B. 10 1/2
c. 12
D. 14

User M Thomas
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Answer:

7 1/2

Explanation:

try putting (1.6 x 7.5)+48 in a calculator i just put random numbers in the x spot until i got 60 lol

User Toma Tomov
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