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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Let y = 3t + 6 be a linear function representing the distance from home for an ant t minutes after starting out from a location near its home. What does the number 6 represent in this function? A. The ant is 6 feet from its home after t minutes. B. The ant started out 6 feet from its home. C. The ant is moving at 6 feet per minute. D. The ant is moving 6 feet every 3 minutes. *** Please explain!! Thanks :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

When t = 0, what is y?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(0)+6=6 y=6

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so in the beginning, the ant is 6 ft from home

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

since t = 0 represents the beginning

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhh so the answer is B. The ant started 6 feet from home. ?? :O

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

exactly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whooo hooo :)thanks!! :D

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yw

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