The function f (x) = -75x + 1200 represents the value of your cell phone x months after you purchase it. Identify and interpret the initial value of the function.

Answer 1

The initial value of the function is the y-intercept, which represents the value of the cell phone when x = 0 (in other words, when you purchase it).

In this case, the initial value of the function is 1200. This means that the cell phone is worth $1200 when you purchase it.