(a)
To calculate: To write the equation in slope-intercept form for the line of fit and round to the nearest tenth
(a)
Answer to Problem 8.9.2EP
Equation for the line of fit in slope-intercept form is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Scatter plot and line of fit showing the number of housing units for the U.S.
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Equation of line passing through the points given as
Calculation:
Scatter plot is given as follows:
Points on the graph as
Equation of line passing through the points given as
Substituting the values,
Conclusion:
Hence, equation for the line of fit is
(b)
To calculate: To estimate the number of housing units in
(b)
Answer to Problem 8.9.2EP
The number of housing units in
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Scatter plot and line of fit showing the number of housing units for the U.S.
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Equation of line passing through the points given as
Calculation:
Scatter plot is given as follows:
Equation for the line of fit is
For year
Here, Base year,
Thus, for
Substituting the values in above equation,
Conclusion:
Hence, number of housing units in
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