Question

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(05.03 LC)
What is the initial value of the equation shown?
y = -4x - 3
O-4
O-3
03
04

Answer 1

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Answer:

(b) -3

Explanation:

The "initial value" is the constant in the equation. It is the value that remains when the x-term is removed. It is the result of evaluating the equation when x=0.

y = -4(0) -3 . . . . substitute x=0

y = 0 -3

y = -3 . . . . the "initial value"