The table below shows the number of state-registered automatic weapons and the murder rate for several Northwestern states. xx 11.8 8.2 7 3.5 2.3 2.3 2.4 0.5 yy 13.8 11.1 10.1 6.9 6.1 6 6.2 4.5 xx =...

The table below shows the number of state-registered automatic weapons and the murder rate for several Northwestern states.

xx = thousands of automatic weapons
yy = murders per 100,000 residents


This data can be modeled by the equation y=0.83x+4.14. Use this equation to answer the following;
Special Note: I suggest you verify this equation by performing linear regression on your calculator.


A) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 2.2 thousand automatic weapons?


Answer =  Round to 3 decimal places.


B) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 9.3 thousand automatic weapons?


Answer =  Round to 3 decimal places.