SOLUTION: How can I find the residual and predicted value for the equation y= -.07x+9?

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Question 1101481: How can I find the residual and predicted value for the equation y= -.07x+9?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Residual = Observed - Predicted
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So for example, if you observed that at x=0, y=8.5 then,
R=8.5-%28-0.07%280%29%2B9%29
R=8.5-9
R=-0.5