Solve the Problem Using the Line of Best Fit for the Data Set

question 194

Short Answer

Solve the problem.
-The following data represents the amount of money Tom is saving each month since he graduated from college. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c c c c } \text { month } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 \\\hline \text { savings } & \$ 52 & \$ 70 & \$ 81 & \$ 91 & \$ 102 & \$ 118 & \$ 132\end{array}$$ Using the line of best fit for the data set, predict the amount he will save in the 24th month after graduating from
college.

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Definitions:

Rock Springs

A location known for the Rock Springs Massacre, an 1885 riot against Chinese immigrant miners in Rock Springs, Wyoming, highlighting racial tensions in the American West.

Wyoming

A U.S. state known for its vast plains and Rocky Mountain ranges, became the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.

Race Riot

Refers to a public outbreak of violence between racial groups in a community, often reflecting underlying social tensions.

Chinese Miners

Refers to miners of Chinese origin, historically significant in various mining operations globally, particularly during gold rushes in countries like the United States, Australia, and Canada.