Question

In a linear function that describes a real-world situation, what part of the function corresponds to the initial value?(1 point)
Responses

the y
-intercept
the y -intercept

the x
-intercept
the x -intercept

the y
-value when x=1
the y -value when x equals 1

the x
-value when y=1

Answer 1

In a linear function that describes a real-world situation, the part of the function that corresponds to the initial value is **the y-intercept**. The y-intercept represents the value of the dependent variable (y) when the independent variable (x) is equal to zero, indicating the starting point of the situation being modeled.