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 y 13.8 10.9 9.5 7 6.3 5.95.6 4.6 = thousands of automatic weapons y = murders per 100,000 residents This data can be modeled by the equation y 0.86x + 3.92. Use this equation to answer the following; Special Note: I suggest you verify this equation by performing linear regression on your calculator. A) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 7.9 thousand automatic weapons? Answer = B) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 10.2 thousand automatic weapons? Answer = Round to 3 decimal places. Round to 3 decimal places.

Explanation / Answer

A)expected murder for 7.9 thouand automatic weapons =3.92+0.86*7.9=10.714

B)expected murder for 10.2 thouand automatic weapons =3.92+0.86*10.2=12.692

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