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 x
-value when y=1

the x -value when y equals 1

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

the x
-intercept
the x -intercept

the y
-intercept

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**.

So the correct response is:

**the y-intercept**.