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

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We can use the formula for the equation of a line, y = mx + b, where m is the rate of change and b is the initial value.

Given that m = -4/7, we can substitute this value into the equation: y = (-4/7)x + b.

We also know that (14,3) is an (x,y) value of the linear function. Substituting these values into the equation, we get:

3 = (-4/7)(14) + b

Multiplying -4/7 by 14, we get -56/7, which simplifies to -8.

Substituting this value into the equation, we have:

3 = -8 + b

Adding 8 to both sides of the equation, we get:

11 = b

Therefore, b equals 11. The correct response is b=11.