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The equation y = 13,000x + 65,000 can be used to determine the total number of miles driven, y, on Franklin's used car based on the number of months, x, after he purchased it. What is the meaning of the y-intercept of the function?

A.Franklin drove about 13,000 miles each month.

B.The car had been driven 65,000 miles when Franklin purchased it.

C.The car had been driven 13,000 miles when Franklin purchased it.

D.Franklin drove about 65,000 miles each month.

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B.The car had been driven 65,000 miles when Franklin purchased it.

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