Report the equation of the​ best-fit straight​ line, using weight as the predictor​ (x) and cost as the response​ (y). Predicted Cost=enter your response here +  enter your response here Weight ​(Round to two decimal places as​ needed.) 2. What is the slope?  3. What is the new value of r=?

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Problem 6PT: Find the slope ofthe line in Figure l.
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The accompanying table shows a list of the weights and costs of some turkeys at different supermarkets. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (f) below.
Weight (pounds)
Cost
 
12.3
​$17.14
 
18.1
​$23.89
 
20.5
​$26.81
 
16.5
​$19.86
 
15.7
​$23.25
 
10.2
​$9.11
 
 
1. Report the equation of the​ best-fit straight​ line, using weight as the predictor​ (x) and cost as the response​ (y).
Predicted Cost=enter your response here +  enter your response here Weight
​(Round to two decimal places as​ needed.)
2. What is the slope? 
3. What is the new value of r=?
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