To determine which option correctly describes the meaning of the y-intercept of the graph, we need to clarify what the y-intercept represents in a given context. The y-intercept is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis, which typically represents the initial value or starting condition of the situation being modeled.
In this context:
- If the y-intercept indicates a distance from the airport, it would suggest how far the helicopter is at the start of its journey.
- If the y-intercept reflects time, it would denote how long the helicopter has been traveling when it starts its journey.
Given the choices, the most fitting interpretation of the y-intercept would be:
C. The helicopter begins its journey 525 miles away from the airport.
This option correctly suggests that at the starting point of the journey (the y-intercept), the helicopter is 525 miles away from the airport.
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