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=11
b equals 11

b=15.71
b equals 15.71

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.