The admissions office of a college wants to determine whether there is a relationship between IQ scores x and grade-point averages y after the first year of school. An equation that models the data obtained by the admissions office is y = 0.069x − 4.755. Estimate the values of x that predict a grade-point average of at least 3.5. (Simplify your answer completely. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

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The admissions office of a college wants to determine whether there is a relationship between IQ scores x and grade-point averages y after the first year of school. An equation that models the data obtained by the admissions office is

y = 0.069x − 4.755.

Estimate the values of x that predict a grade-point average of at least 3.5. (Simplify your answer completely. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

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