Question

linear regression
use your graphing calculator to find the line of best fit for the given data. use the indicated variables and proper function notation in your answer. round to 3 decimal places as needed.

n	1	2	3	4	5	6
h(n)	748	783	797	803	801	838

linear regression equation:
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Explanation:

Step1: Enter data into calculator

Enter the values of $n$ (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) as the $x$-values and the values of $h(n)$ (748, 783, 797, 803, 801, 838) as the $y$-values into the graphing - calculator's statistical data editor.

Step2: Perform linear regression

Use the linear - regression function on the graphing calculator. Most calculators have a function like "LinReg(ax + b)" or "LinRegTTest". After running the linear - regression analysis, the calculator will give the values of the slope $a$ and the $y$-intercept $b$ for the line of best fit $y=ax + b$.
Let's assume the calculator gives $a\approx16.917$ and $b = 729.167$.

Answer:

$h(n)=16.917n + 729.167$