Question

select the correct answer.

mark gathered data about the number of pink and red flowers that bloomed on several of his flowering shrubs. the scatter plot shows the data he gathered and the line of best fit.

the equation of the line of best fit is \\(y = 1.73x + 0.0924\\).

based on the line of best fit, approximately how many pink flowers are predicted to bloom on a shrub with 40 red flowers?

Explanation:

Identify the given equation and input value

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Substitute the value into the equation

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Round to the nearest whole number

$$ y \approx 69 $$

Answer:

Approximately 69 pink flowers are predicted to bloom.