Sales over the past 10 years are shown below. Using the method of least squares, calculate the values of a and b to complete this regression equation.

Year	Sales
1	1,640
2	1,850
3	1,240
4	1,250
5	1,980
6	1,400
7	1,060
8	1,430
9	1,050
10	1,990

Note: Indicate a negative answer using a "-" sign. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 3 decimal places.

Sales = ___ + (16.061) x

What is your forecast for next year's sales?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places.