The initial value in the equation \( f(x) = -350x + 1400 \) occurs when \( x = 0 \), which means it represents the starting point of the trip. To find the initial value, we substitute \( x = 0 \) into the equation:
\[ f(0) = -350(0) + 1400 = 1400 \]
Therefore, the initial value of 1,400 represents the distance from your starting point to your final destination.
So the correct interpretation is: The initial value of 1,400 represents the distance from your starting point to your final destination.