Math Problem Statement

Find the value of Y. If x = 6 and the regression equation is y = 0.85x + 3.35. (Given data table for X: 1, 3, 5, 7 and Y: 4, 6, 8, 9)

Solution

The problem asks for the value of YY when x=6x = 6, using the given regression equation y=0.85x+3.35y = 0.85x + 3.35.

We can solve this by substituting x=6x = 6 into the equation.

y=0.85(6)+3.35y = 0.85(6) + 3.35

First, calculate 0.85×60.85 \times 6:

0.85×6=5.10.85 \times 6 = 5.1

Now, add 3.353.35 to 5.15.1:

y=5.1+3.35=8.45y = 5.1 + 3.35 = 8.45

So, the value of YY when x=6x = 6 is 8.45.

The correct answer is A. 8.45.


Would you like a detailed explanation on how this regression works or more insights into linear regression concepts? Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How is the slope of the regression line calculated?
  2. What does the constant (3.35) in the equation represent?
  3. How would you calculate the residual for x=6x = 6?
  4. How do you determine if this regression equation fits the data well?
  5. How does the correlation coefficient relate to the regression equation?

Tip: In linear regression, the slope indicates the rate of change of yy for every unit increase in xx, while the intercept shows the value of yy when x=0x = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Regression
Algebra

Formulas

Linear Regression Equation: y = mx + c

Theorems

Regression line slope theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12