Question

The graph shows the weight of a jar when filled with different numbers of marbles.

What does the y-intercept represent?
A) The weight of the marbles without the jar.
B) The weight of the jar without the marbles.
C) The weight of one marble and the jar.
D) The unit rate for each marble added.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

The weight of the jar depends on the number of marbles in it, therefore the weight is the dependent variable (y) and the number of marbles is the independent variable (x). The y-intercept is when x = 0 and since the number of marbles is x, the answer is that the y-intercept represents the weight of the jar without the marbles.