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The number of fish in a lake can be modeled by the exponential regression equation y = 14.08 • 2.08x, where x represents the year.Which is the best prediction for the number of fish in year 6? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.A.81B.1758C.176D.1140

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The number of fish in a lake can be modeled by the exponential regression equation y = 14.08 • 2.08x, where x represents the year.Which is the best prediction for the number of fish in year 6? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.A.81B.1758C.176D.1140

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To predict the number of fish in year 6, we need to substitute x = 6 into the given exponential regression equation y = 14.08 * 2.08^x.

So, y = 14.08 * 2.08^6

Now, calculate the value of 2.08^6, then multiply the result by 14.08.

After calculating, round your answer to the nearest whole number.

The correct answer will be the one that matches your calculated result.

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