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A biologist measured the length and mass of 20 reptiles. The equation y=0.3x-2 is the line of best for the data, where x is the length in centimeters and y is the mass in grams. What is the approximate length of a reptile that has a mass of 20.5 grams?

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Answer:

75 cm

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Answer: 75 cm

Step-by-step explanation: 0.3 x 75 - 2 = 20.5 grams

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