Question

In a linear function that describes a real-world situation, what part of the function corresponds to the initial value?
A. the y-value when x = 1
B. the x-value when y = 1
C. the x-intercept
D. the y-intercept

Answer 1

D. the y-intercept

The initial value is the value at x = 0 (the starting amount), which is the y-intercept (b in y = mx + b).