The table below shows the number of state-registered automatic weapons and the m

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The table below shows the number of state-registered automatic weapons and the murder rate for several Northwestern states.

x = thousands of automatic weapons
y = murders per 100,000 residents

This data can be modeled by the equation y=0.82x+4.05. Use this equation to answer the following;

A) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 2.8 thousand automatic weapons?

Answer = Round to 3 decimal places.

B) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 4 thousand automatic weapons?

Answer = Round to 3 decimal places.

Explanation / Answer

We just use equation given to us to solve the problem:

y=0.82x+4.05

a. y= 0.82*2.8+4.05 = 6.346

b. y= 0.82*4+4.05 = 7.33

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