Question

Shawna finds a study of American men that has an equation to predict weight (in pounds) from

height (in inches): y = -210 + 5.6x. Shawna's dad's height is 72 inches and he weighs 182 pounds.
What is the residual of weight and height for Shawna's dad?​

a. 11.2 pounds
b. -11.2 pounds
c. 193.2 pounds
d. 809.2 pounds

Answer 1

-11.2 pounds

Explanation:

Got it right on the test.

Answer 2

-11.2 pounds

Explanation:

It is given that,

Shawna finds a study of American men that has an equation to predict weight (in pounds) from height (in inches):

y = -210 + 5.6x

Height of Shawna's dad is 72 inches

Weight is 182 pounds

We need to find the residual of weight and height for Shawna's dad.

Predicted weight of 72 inches men,

y' = -210 + 5.6(72)

y' = 193.2 pounds

So, residual is :

Y = 182 - 193.2

Y = -11.2 pounds

So, the residual of weight and height for Shawna's dad is -11.2 pounds.