Consider the four points (10,10), (20,50), (40,20), and (50,80). the least squares line is modifyingabove y with caret equals 7.0 plus 1.1 xy=7.0+1.1x. explain what "least squares" means, using these data as a specific example.

Recall the definition of a polynomial expression. find two polynomial expressions whose quotient, when simplified, is. use that division problem to determine whether polynomials are closed under division. then describe how theother three operations-addition, subtraction, and multiplication-are different from division of polynomials.

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

Apatient is to take 60 mg of an antibiotic on day 1, take 45mg on days 2 and 3, take 30mg on days 4 and 5 and take 15 mg on days 6 and 7. how many total mg will the patient take?