The least-squares regression equation y = 3 + 1.16x can be used to predict the height of a plant (in centimeters) after x weeks. Suppose the height of a plant was 9.2 centimeters after 5 weeks.

Calculate and interpret the residual for this plant after 5 weeks.

The residual is
✔ 0.4
, which means that the predicted height of the plant is
✔ 0.4 centimeters less
than the actual height of the plant of
✔ 9.2
centimeters.

✔ 0.4

✔ 0.4 centimeters less

✔ 9.2

1.16(5) + 3 = 8.8

9.2 - 8.8 = .4

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step-by-step explanation:

points a and b are equidistant from the desired line, so the line you find by using them will go through point r.

using points other than a and b will give the desired line only if they are equidistant from r. if they are randomly located, the perpendicular line you create will not necessarily go through point r, hence will not be a solution to the problem.

-3.5 degrees per hour

step-by-step explanation:

find the unit rate:

-12   1/4 degrees           12.25 degrees

= - = -3.5 degrees per hour

      3   1/2 hours               3.5 hours