The table below shows the number of state-registered automatic weapons and the murder rate for several Northwestern states. xx 11.4 8.6 7.1 3.5 2.6 2.4 2.3 0.7 yy 13.9 11 10.4 7.2 6 6 6.3 4.9 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=0.84x+4.15.y=0.84x+4.15. 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 8.8 thousand automatic weapons?


Answer =  Round to 3 decimal places.


B) How many murders per 100,000 residents can be expected in a state with 9.9 thousand automatic weapons?


Answer =  Round to 3 decimal places.