You want to use the data from a function to make a prediction.  Would a function generated by a mathematical rule or a function lacking a mathematical rule lead to a more accurate prediction?  Justify your answer

The number of electoral votes each state is assigned is determined by the size of its population every ten years. the chart shows the number of electoral votes california was assigned each decade of the past century. what is the 3rd quartile of the data?

What is the slope simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer

An appliance store sells lamps at $95.00 for two. a department store sells similar lamps at 5 for $250.00. which store sells at a better rate