The equation used to predict the total body weight (in pounds) of a female athle

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The equation used to predict the total body weight (in pounds) of a female athlete at a certain school is y^circ = -130 + 3.93x_1 + 1.69x_2, where x_1 is the female athlete's height (in inches) and x_2 is the female athlete's percent body fat, measured as x_2%. Use the multiple regression equation to predict the total body weight for a female athlete who is 61 inches tall and has 24% body fat. The predicted total body weight for a female athlete who is 61 inches tall and has 24% body fat is pounds. (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

Explanation / Answer

Predicted Y^

=-130+3.93(61)+1.69(24)

=150.29

=150.3

(rounding to nearest tenth)

ANSWER 150.3

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