Answer:
The linear relationship ( the linear equation ):
y = m x + b ( the slope-intercept form )
m = ( 50.75 - 42.25 ) / ( 5 - 3 ) = 8.50 / 2 = 4.25 ( the slope )
42.25 = 4.25 * 3 + b
b = 42.25 - 12.75
b = 29.50
y = 4.25 * x + 29.50
Answer:
The initial value is : ( 0, 29.50 ) or 29.50.
