12.3 Predicting maximum bench strength in males For the Male Athlete Strength data file on the book’s website, the prediction equation relating y = maximum bench press

(maxBP) in kilograms to x = repetitions to fatigue bench press (repBP) is yn = 117.5 + 5.86 x.

a. Find the predicted maxBP for a male athlete with a repBP of 35, which was one of the highest repBP values.

b. Find the predicted maxBP for a male athlete with a repBP of 0, which was the lowest repBP value.

c. Interpret the y-intercept. Use the slope to describe how predicted maxBP changes as repBP increases from 0 to 35.