Question

the graph of y=16x+2000can represent the scenario of working a job for x hours at the rate of $16 an hour. what is the best explanation for the y-intercept at 2000 rather than 0?

Answer 1

The worker started with a $2000 pay before working. Hence, the worker never had $0 dollars since the worker started with $2000. Hence, the y-intercept is at 2000, not 0.

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