How much should a healthy Shetland pony weigh? Let x be the age of the pony (in months), and let y be the average weight of the pony (in kilograms). x 3 6 12 16 24 y 60 95 140 156 179

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How much should a healthy Shetland pony weigh? Let x be the age of the pony (in months), and let y be the average weight of the pony (in kilograms).

x 3 6 12 16 24
y 60 95 140 156 179
 

 

   
 
 

 

(c) Use a calculator to verify that x = 61, x² = 1021,y = 630, y² = 88,602, and xy = 9,222.
Compute r. (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
Transcribed Image Text:(c) Use a calculator to verify that x = 61, x² = 1021,y = 630, y² = 88,602, and xy = 9,222. Compute r. (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
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