• The height of a particular species of tree, in feet, r years after it is planted can be modeled by the
linear function h(x) = 5.27 +3.12x. Which of the following best interprets the y-intercept of the
linear model?
a. The average height of the species when planted is 5.27 feet.
b. The average height of the species when planted is 3.12 feet.
c. The species of tree grows by an average height of 5.27 feet per year.
d. The species of tree grows by an average height of 3.12 feet per year.