If the Least-Squares Regression Line for Predicting Y from X

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the least-squares regression line for predicting y from x is y = 40 + 10x, what is the predicted value of y when x = 5?

• A) 250
• B) 90
• C) 50
• D) 40
• E) 10

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