Solve the problem.The paired data below consist of the temperatures on randomly chosen days and the amount a certain kind of plant grew (in millimeters). By using linear regression, the following function is obtained:  where x is temperature and y is growth in millimeters. Use this function to predict the growth of a plant if the temperature is 60. Round to the nearest hundredth.

A. 26.00
B. 28.22
C. 27.74
D. 27.26


Answer: D

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Solve the problem.Identify the incorrect statements about limits.I. The number L is the limit of f(x) as x approaches x0 if f(x) gets closer to L as x approaches x0.II. The number L is the limit of f(x) as x approaches x0 if, for any ? > 0, there corresponds a ? > 0 such that  < ? whenever 0 <  < ?.III. The number L is the limit of f(x) as x approaches x0 if, given any ? > 0, there exists a value of x for which  < ?.

A. I and III B. II and III C. I and II D. I, II, and III

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Use multiplication to check the answer. If an answer is incorrect, find the correct answer.

A. Incorrect; should be 2367 R3 B. Correct C. Incorrect; should be 2368 R5 D. Incorrect; should be 2367 R4

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Solve the inverse variation.If x varies inversely as y2 and x = 2 when y = 15, what is x when y = 5?

A. 12 B. 18 C. 50 D. 3

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For the given functions f and g, find the requested composite function.f(x) = , g(x) = 8x - 11;Find the function f ? g.

A. 2 
B. 2 
C. 8
D. 8 - 11 

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