ind an equation of the least-squares regression line. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary.

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The following table lists the birth weights (in pounds), x, and the lengths (in inches), y, for a set of newborn babies at a local hospital.
 Birth Weights and Lengths
Birth Weight (in Pounds), x 11 11 8 8 10 7 3 9 10 9
Length (in Inches), y 21 21 18 19 20 16 15 18 20 19
 
 
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Find an equation of the least-squares regression line. Round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary. 
 
 
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