The number of newly reported crime cases in a county in New York State is shown in the accompanying table, where x represents the number of years since 1996, and y
represents number of new cases. Write the linear regression equation that represents
this set of data, rounding all coefficients to the nearest hundredth. Using this
equation, estimate the calendar year in which the number of new cases would reach
775
Years since 1996 (x) New Cases (y)
0
974
1
971
N
951
3
925
4
912