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Exponential models and regressionExam-style questions

Fitting y = ab^x and y = ax^n to data by taking logs to get a straight line, then reading the constants off a regression line of log y on x (or on log x), and using the model to predict.

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The regression line of $\log_{10} y$ on $x$ is $\log_{10} y = 0.3 + 0.2x$ . Express $y$ in terms of $x$ , giving the constants to 3 significant figures.
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Using the model $\log_{10} y = 0.3 + 0.2x$ , estimate the value of $y$ when $x = 5$ .
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The regression line of $\log_{10} y$ on $x$ is $\log_{10} y = 0.5 + 0.3x$ .

Express the model in the form $y = ab^{x}$ , giving $a$ and $b$ to 3 significant figures. (3 marks)
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