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In Question, use linear regression to find the requested linear model.The table shows how...

In Question, use linear regression to find the requested linear model.

The table shows how the circumference (in inches) of a white oak tree (the Illinois state tree) is related to the approximate age of the tree (in years).*

Circumference (inches)

Approximate Age (years)

5

8

10

16

20

32

30

48

40

64

50

80

60

95

80

127

100

159

(a) Find a linear model that gives the age y in terms of the circumference x.


(b) Find the approximate age of trees whose circumferences are 56 in and 68 in.


(c) What is the diameter of a tree that is 151 years old?

*The table assumes that the circumference is measured 4.5 ft above ground level.

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