Question

Use the table to answer the question.

This table presents data showing the relationship between miles run (x) and weight (y), suggesting a potential trend where higher mileage corresponds to lower weight.
x
(Miles Run) y
(Weight)
10 130
1 200
3 167
5 145
8 135
The weight of a panther can be based on the number of miles they run a day. The line of best fit for this dataset is y=195−7.3x
. The table represents the scatter plot of data. Find the weight of a panther that runs 5 miles, and state whether it is underestimating or overestimating the value.(1 point)
Responses

145 and underestimating
145 and underestimating

145 and overestimating
145 and overestimating

158.5 and overestimating
158.5 and overestimating

158.5 and underestimating
158.5 and underestimating

Answer 1

Predicted weight for x = 5: y = 195 − 7.3(5) = 158.5.
Actual weight at 5 miles = 145, so the line is overestimating (by 13.5).

Answer: 158.5 and overestimating.