Solve the Problem $( \mathrm { x } )$ the Second Column Shows the Dependent Variable (Y)

question 171

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The first column shows the independent variable $( \mathrm { x } )$ . The second column shows the dependent variable (y) .


Use linear regression to predict the value of $y$ when $x = 41$ .

• A) \(126.68\)
• B) \(118.48\)
• C) \(130.78\)
• D) \(138.98\)

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Definitions:

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C, an essential building block of life, found in all organic compounds and some inorganic ones.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for life, it makes up a major part of the earth's atmosphere and is a key component of all proteins.

Phosphorus

A chemical element (P) that is essential for the formation of DNA, RNA, and ATP, playing a critical role in energy storage and transfer within cells.

Nitrification

A microbial process by which ammonia is converted into nitrate, an important step in the nitrogen cycle.