A veterinary researcher believes that the growth of a breed of snake is very…

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Problem

A veterinary researcher believes that the growth of a breed of snake is very different during their first six months compared to their next six months. She collects the following data showing the length ( LL cm) and age ( AA months) of a sample of snakes.
AA124477101112
LL4815183032343634
(1) Create a piecewise linear model to reflect the researcher's belief. (2) Use your answer to part a to estimate the length of a 3-month-old snake of this breed.

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