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=12.29

b equals 12.29

b=11

b equals 11

b=−5

Answer 1

Use b = y − m x. Here m = −4/7 and (x,y) = (14,3), so b = 3 − (−4/7)(14) = 3 − (−8) = 11.

Answer: b = 11.