The number of newly reported crime cases in a county in New York State is shown in the accompanying table, where x represents the number of years since 2013, and y represents number of new cases. Write the linear regression equation that represents this set of data, rounding all coefficients to the nearest tenth. Using this equation, estimate the calendar year in which the number of new cases would reach 604.
Years since 2013 (x) New Cases (y)
0
0
816
816
1
1
802
802
2
2
809
809
3
3
780
780
4
4
754
754
5
5
712
712
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