Andrew claims the initial value and y - intercept are the same thing on a graph. Is he correct?

We conclude that the initial value and y-intercept are the same thing on a graph.

Please check the attached graph of the equation y = 2x+1.

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the initial value on a graph is basically the out-put value y of the point where the line meets or crosses the y-axis.

In other words, the initial value is the y-value or output of the point at x = 0

For example,

Let the equation

y = 2x+1

substitute x = 0

y = 2(0)+1

y = 0+1

y = 1

Thus, the initial value of the equation y = 2x+1 is: y = 1

Please check the attached graph of the equation y = 2x+1.

It is clear from the graph that at x = 0, the value of y = 1.

Thus, at y = 1, the line meets the y-axis.

Hence, the initial value of the line is: y = 1

Similarly, we know that the value of the y-intercept can be determined by setting x = 0 and determining the corresponding value of y.

For example,

Let the equation

y = 2x+1

substitute x = 0

y = 2(0)+1

y = 0+1

y = 1

Thus, the y-intercept of y = 2x+1 is y = 1.

Please check the attached graph of the equation y = 2x+1.

It is clear from the graph that at x = 0, the value of y = 1.

Therefore, the y-intercept of y = 2x+1 is y = 1.

Conclusion:

Therefore, we conclude that the initial value and y-intercept are the same thing on a graph.

Please check the attached graph of the equation y = 2x+1.

answer: city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

step-by-step explanation:

since we have given that

total annual rainfall a city record = 40 inches

this year, total rainfall recorded = 37.6 inches

number of inches of rainfall   is needed to match the record of 40 inches is given by

hence, city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.