Question

part 1 of 4 (a) use the points (946, 130) and (994, 70) to write a linear model for these data. ( y = -1.25x + 1312.5 ) part 2 of 4 (b) interpret the meaning of the slope in the context of this problem. this means that for a(n) increase of 1 mb in pressure, the wind speed decreases by 1.25 mph. part 2 / 4 part 3 of 4 (c) use the model from part (a) to estimate the wind speed for a hurricane if the pressure is 950 mb. if the pressure is 950 mb, the wind speed is (square) mph.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=950$ into model

$y = -1.25(950) + 1312.5$

Step2: Calculate the product term

$-1.25\times950 = -1187.5$

Step3: Compute final wind speed

$y = -1187.5 + 1312.5$

Answer:

125 mph