Which linear function is represented by a graph with a y-intercept of - 16? y=-16x+1 y=16x-1 y=x-16 y=x+16

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21 June, 11:37

Which linear function is represented by a graph with a y-intercept of - 16? y=-16x+1 y=16x-1 y=x-16 y=x+16

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Daugherty · Answer 1

y = x - 16

Step-by-step explanation:

The y-intercept is the value of the function when x = 0.

If f (x) = x - 16, f (0) = 0 - 16 = - 16.

A is wrong, because f (0) = - 16 (0) + 1 = 0 + 1 = 1.

B is wrong, because f (0) = 16 (0) + 1 = 0 + 1 = 1.

D is wrong, because f (0) = 0 + 16 = 16.