Complete question :
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 + 58)
Based on the equation, what is the approximate shoe size for a man having a height of 60 inches
Answer:
1.25
Explanation:
Given the regression equation :
y=1.6x + 58
X = shoe size ; y = height
Using the equation, the approximate shoe size of a man with a height of 60 will be ;
60 = 1.6x + 58
60 - 58 = 1.6x
2 = 1.6x
2/1.6 = 1.6x / 1.6
x = 2 / 1.6
x = 1.25
Hence, approximate shoe size of a man with a height of 60 will be 1.25