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Set 4: Polynomial Functions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

The table shows three values of x and their corresponding values of g (x), where g (x) = f (x) x+3 and f is a linear function. What is the y-intercept of the graph of y = f (x) in the xy-plane?

Choose the correct answer.

A.

(0, 12)

B.

(0, 4)

C.

(0, −9)

D.

(0, 36)

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. It’s given that t represents the number of monthly deposits. In the given function f (t ) = 100 + 25 t , the coefficient of t is 25. This means that for every increase in the value of t by 1, the value of f (t ) increases by 25. It follows that with each monthly deposit, the amount in Hana’s bank account increased by 25.ChoiceAisincorrect.BeforeHanamadeanymonthlydeposits,theamountinherbankaccountwas25. Choice A is incorrect. Before Hana made any monthly deposits, the amount in her bank account was 100. Choice B is incorrect. After 1 monthly deposit, the amount in Hana’s bank account was $125. Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is (0, 36)

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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