Truck mileage. The equation ŷ = 45.683-0.005211x gives the

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Truck mileage. The equation ŷ = 45.683-0.005211x gives the approximate gas mileage (in miles per gallon) for a light truck that weighs x pounds. The equation is valid for 4000 ≤ x ≤6000. a) How many miles per gallon does the equation predict a light truck weighing 4750 pounds will get? Round to the nearest tenth. b) Why can't the equation be used to find the mileage for a truck weighing 6500 pounds?