Determining the Initial Value of a Linear Function

This video tutorial explains how to determine the initial value of a linear function by interpreting four representations: numeric, algebraic, graphic, and situational. Examples include an ice cream pricing scenario, a pool emptying situation, and a bicycle purchase. The initial value, also known as the Y-intercept, is the constant term in a linear equation, representing the dependent variable's value when the independent variable is zero.

What is the initial value of the ice cream cup when no toppings are added?

Describe the common mistake people make when determining the initial value of a function.

Explain why the initial value of the pool being emptied is 1400 gallons.

What does the term 'Y intercept' signify in the context of linear functions?

How does the cost of the bicycle relate to the initial value in the context of earning money?