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=12.29

b equals 12.29

b=−5

b equals negative 5

b=15.71

b equals 15.71

Answer 1

Use y = mx + b. So b = y − mx = 3 − (−4/7)(14) = 3 − (−8) = 11.

Answer: b = 11.