Solve the Problem $y = 34 ( x - 70 ) + 4182$

question 455

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Your home state uses a linear model $y = 34 ( x - 70 ) + 4182$ to predict the number of vacationers $( y )$ as compared to the average temperature for that week $( x )$ . Find the number of vacationers predicted for a week with an average temperature of 72 degrees.

• A) 142,256 vacationers
• B) 9010 vacationers
• C) 4250 vacationers
• D) 6560 vacationers

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