The initial value of a linear function can be found by using the formula: y = mx + b, where m represents the rate of change and b represents the initial value.
We are given that the rate of change, m, is -47. So, the equation of the linear function becomes: y = -47x + b.
We are given that (14,3) is a point on the line. So, we can substitute x = 14 and y = 3 into the equation and solve for b.
3 = -47(14) + b
3 = -658 + b
661 = b
Therefore, the initial value of the linear function is 661.
Find the initial value of the linear function, given that the rate of change is m=−47 , and (14,3) is an (x,y) value of the linear function.
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