Question

An elephant calf is born weighing 282 pounds and gains about 2.5 pounds each day for its first year of life. After one year, the calf weighs approximately 1,195 pounds. The graph represents the line of best fit for the data. Which of the following interpretations of the y-intercept is accurate?

(1 point)
Responses

When the calf is born, it weighs 0 pounds.
When the calf is born, it weighs 0 pounds.

The calf gains 913 pounds over 365 days.
The calf gains 913 pounds over 365 days.

After one year, the calf weighs 1,195 pounds.
After one year, the calf weighs 1,195 pounds.

At birth, the calf weighs 282 pounds.
At birth, the calf weighs 282 pounds.

Answer 1

At birth, the calf weighs 282 pounds.

Explanation: The y-intercept is the value of weight when days = 0, i.e., the calf's weight at birth (282 lb).