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In each case, find the regression equation, letting the first variable be the predictor (x) variable. Find the indicated predicted value by following the prediction procedure.

Height of Presidents and Runners-up
Find the best predicted heights of runner-up Goldwater, given that the height of the winning presidential candidate Johnson is 75 inches. Is the predicted height of Goldwater close to his actual height of 72 inches?
Winner: 69.5, 73, 73, 74, 74.5, 74.5, 71, 71
Runner-up: 72, 69.5, 70, 68, 74, 74, 73, 76

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In each case, find the regression equation, letting the first variable be the predictor (x) variable. Find the indicated predicted value by following the prediction procedure.
Height of Presidents and runners-up
Find the best predicted heights of runner-up Goldwater, given that the height of the winning presidential candidate Johnson is 75 inches. Is the predicted height of Goldwater ...

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