Question

Find the initial value of the linear function, given that the rate of change is m=−47
𝑚
=
−
4
7
, and (14,3)
(
14
,
3
)
is an (x,y)
(
𝑥
,
𝑦
)
value of the linear function.(1 point)
Responses

b=15.71
𝑏
=
15.71
b equals 15.71

b=11
𝑏
=
11
b equals 11

b=−5
𝑏
=
−
5
b equals negative 5

b=12.29

Answer 1

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

Answer: b = 11.