Question

Find the initial value of the linear function, given that the rate of change is m=−4/7
, 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 3 = (-4/7)(14) + b = -8 + b, hence b = 3 + 8 = 11.