To predict the length of a catfish that weighs 60 pounds, Carter can look at the line of best fit on his graph. The line of best fit represents the average relationship between length and weight for the catfish species he studied. By finding the point on the line corresponding to a weight of 60 pounds, he can estimate the length of the catfish.
If Carter's line of best fit shows that a catfish with a weight of 60 pounds typically has a length of 40 inches, then he can use this estimate for his prediction. However, without knowing the specific equation of the line of best fit, we cannot provide an exact prediction. It is important for Carter to interpret his graph accurately and use the line of best fit as a guide for making predictions about the length of catfish at specific weights.
Carter decides to research the relationship between the length in inches and the weight of a certain species of catfish. He measures the length and weight of a number of specimens he catches, then throws back into the water. After plotting all his data, he draws a line of best fit. Based on the line of best fit, what would you predict to be the length of a catfish that weighed 60 pounds?
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