Question

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.(1 point)
Responses

b=−5
b equals negative 5

b=12.29
b equals 12.29

b=15.71
b equals 15.71

b=11

Answer 1

Use y = mx + b, so b = y - m x = 3 - (−47)(14) = 3 + 47·14 = 3 + 658 = 661.

None of the given choices are correct; the correct initial value is b = 661.