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 6 11 5 3 9 12 11 11 4 10 Length (in Inches), y 16 18 15 15 20 20 19 20 16 21    Step 2 of 2 :  Predict the length of a 6-pound baby. Assume the regression equation is appropriate for prediction. Round your answer to two 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 6 11 5 3 9 12 11 11 4 10
Length (in Inches), y 16 18 15 15 20 20 19 20 16 21
 
 
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Predict the length of a 6-pound baby. Assume the regression equation is appropriate for prediction. Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.
 
 
 
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