Question

In a linear function that describes a real-world situation, what part of the function corresponds to the initial value?(1 point)
Responses

the x
-value when y=1

the x -value when y is equal to 1

the x
-intercept
the x -intercept

the y
-value when x=1

the y -value when x is equal to 1

the y
-intercept

Answer 1

The initial value is the y-intercept — the y-value when x = 0 (the starting amount in the real-world situation).