Question

The table of values below represents a linear function and shows the weight of a kitten as it has grown. What is the output for the initial value?

Weight of a Kitten
Kitten’s Age (weeks)
2
4
6
8
10
Weight (pounds)
0.8
1.4
2.0
2.6
3.2
0.2 pounds
0.3 pounds
0.6 pounds
0.8 pounds

Answer 1

The output for the initial value is 0.2 pounds.

→The initial value of a linear function is the output value when the input is zero. In the table of values you provided, the kitten's age is zero at the first row, and the corresponding weight is 0.2 pounds. Therefore, the initial value of the linear function is 0.2 pounds.