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=12.29
b equals 12.29

b=11
b equals 11

b=15.71
b equals 15.71

b=−5

Answer 1

Use y = mx + b. With m = -4/7 and (x,y) = (14,3):

3 = (-4/7)(14) + b = -8 + b, so b = 3 + 8 = 11.

Answer: b = 11.