Question: The table below shows my weight for the first few days after I was born. Let W represent my weight, in ounces, at t days

The table below shows my weight for the first few days after I was born. Let W represent my weight, in ounces, at t days old.

Day Weight (ounces)
1 48
4 55
5 61
8 69
9 70
10 70

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a) Use technology and all the data points to calculate the regression ("best fit") linear model for W. Round your result to the nearest hundredth.

W=__________

b) If I could leave the hospital when I weighed 5 pounds (80 ounces), according to your model, on what day was I allowed to go home (round to the nearest whole number)?

The model predicts that I was allowed to go home on day ____________ .

c)I really went home on day 24. According to your model, how much did I weigh on day 24 (to the nearest whole ounce)?

The model predicts that on day 24 I weighed_______________ ounces.

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