What does the y-intercept of the graph mean in context of the scenario?
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The ending diameter of the tree.
The ending diameter of the tree.
How long it takes the tree to grow.
How long it takes the tree to grow.
The starting diameter of the tree.
The starting diameter of the tree.
The change in the diameter of the tree over time.
The change in the diameter of the tree over time.
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The y-intercept of a graph typically represents the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero. In the context of a tree's growth, the y-intercept likely corresponds to the starting diameter of the tree when the growth process is initiated (e.g., when the time or age of the tree is zero).
Therefore, the correct response is:
The starting diameter of the tree.
