To find the initial value, we can choose any of the given points on the graph and substitute the values into the linear function equation. Let's choose the point (0,3):
y = mx + b
3 = 0*m + b
b = 3
Therefore, the initial value is 3.
To find the rate of change or slope, we can choose two points on the graph. Let's choose the points (0,3) and (3,2):
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
m = (2 - 3) / (3 - 0)
m = -1 / 3
Therefore, the rate of change is -0.333.
Determine the initial value and the rate of change of the linear function as given in the graph. Round the answer to three decimal places as needed.
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The initial value is
, and the rate of change is
(-3,4 ) (0,3) (3,2) (6,1)
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