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Heights (in centimeters) and weights (in kilograms) of 7 supermodels are given below. Find the regression equation, letting the first variable be the independent (x) variable, and predict the weight of a supermodel who is 171 cm tall.

Height: 176, 168, 178, 174, 176, 176, 178

Weight: 56, 50, 58, 55, 54, 55, 57

Answer :

The regression equation:
y = m x + b
m = ( 57 - 50 ) / ( 178 - 168 ) = 7 / 10 = 0.7
50 = 0.7 * 168 + b
50 = 117.6 + b
b = 50 - 117.6
b = - 67.6
y = 0.7 * x - 67.6
The graph is in the attachment.
The weight of supermodel who is 171 cm tall:
y = 0.7 * 171 - 67.6 = 119.7 - 67.6 = 52.1 kg

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