y-intercepts in Real-World Problems Practice
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2 of 52 of 5 Items
Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Days Fine
2 30 cents
3 45 cents
4 60 cents
The table shows the fine owed for an overdue library book according to how many days it is overdue. What is the initial value?
Cents?
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The initial value, or the y-intercept, is the fine owed when the book is not overdue at all. In this case, when the book is not overdue at all, the fine is 0 cents. Therefore, the initial value is 0 cents.
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