In an Analysis of the Relationship Between the Average Weekly

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Short Answer

In an analysis of the relationship between the average weekly temperature in a major city and the per person consumption of ice cream (pints), a least squares line is defined by the equation 5.72 + .004x. Predict the average amount of ice cream consumed when it is 50° outside.

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