Question

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 :)

Answer 1

When t = 0, what is y?

Answer 2

3(0)+6=6
y=6

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

since t = 0 represents the beginning

Answer 5

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

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Answer 6

exactly

Answer 7

whooo hooo :)thanks!! :D

Answer 8

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