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Let y 4t + 2 be a linear function representing the distance from home for an ant tminutes after starting out from a location near its home. What does the number 4 represent in this function

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The distance and ant travels after leaving its mound per minute.

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Let


t-------> the time in minutes


y------> the distance from home for an ant in feet


we know that


y = 4t + 2


In this linear equation


the slope m is equal to


m = 4
(feet)/(minute)


The y-intercept is equal to--------> 2


in this problem the y-intercept is the value of the distance in feet when the value of the time in minutes is zero


so


The y-intercept is equal to--------> 2 feet


therefore


the answer is the option


D. The ant started out 2 feet from its home


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