Question

A table contains the ordered pairs (3, 42.25) and (5, 50.75). If the relationship in the table is linear, explain how to find the initial value.

Answer 1

Because the inputs go by 2, the rate of change is half the difference of the outputs, or 4.25.

Subtract 4.25 repeatedly 3 times to get to an output with an input of 0.

Calculate 42.25 – (3 x 4.25).

The initial value is 29.50.

Answer 2

Answer:The initial value is the beginning output value, or the y-value when x = 0. The rate of change is how fast the output changes relative to the input, or, on a graph, how fast y changes relative to x. You can use initial value and rate of change to figure out all kinds of information about functions.