A biologist collected data on a sample of 20 porcupines. She wants to be able to predict the body mass of a porcupine (M, in grams) based on the length of the porcupine (L, in cm). Her least squares regression equation is M = -3089 +175.6L. Predict the body mass of a porcupine that is 51 cm long. Report your answer using one decimal place. 5661.0 g 5732.5 g O 5866.6 g 6139.2 g

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A biologist collected data on a sample of 20 porcupines. She wants to be able to predict the body mass of a porcupine (M, in grams)
based on the length of the porcupine (L, in cm). Her least squares regression equation is M = 3089 +175.6L.
Predict the body mass of a porcupine that is 51 cm long. Report your answer using one decimal place.
5661.0 g
5732.5 g
O 5866.6 g
6139.2 g
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