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=15.71
b equals 15.71

b=−5
b equals negative 5

b=12.29
b equals 12.29

b=11

Answer 1

Use b = y − m x: b = 3 − (−4/7)(14) = 3 + (4/7)*14 = 3 + 8 = 11. So b = 11.