Solved on Mar 22, 2024
Predict the number of squirrels on a nature preserve with 8 coyotes using the linear model .
STEP 1
1. The linear model represents the relationship between the number of coyotes () and the number of squirrels () on different nature preserves.
2. To find the predicted number of squirrels for a given number of coyotes, we substitute the value of into the linear model equation.
STEP 2
1. Substitute the given number of coyotes into the linear model equation.
2. Solve for to find the predicted number of squirrels.
STEP 3
Substitute the given number of coyotes () into the linear model equation.
STEP 4
Multiply by to find the first term of the equation.
STEP 5
Add to to find the value of .
STEP 6
The model predicts that there will be squirrels on a nature preserve with coyotes.
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