The First-Order Model Attempts to Explain Average Air Temperatures

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Essay

The first-order model attempts to explain average air temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit for a particular day as a function of distance from the coast ( in miles), and altitude ( in hundreds of feet). Interpret the parameters . = ______________
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Definitions:

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