Question

What is the initial value.

Answer 1

The function shown in the graph is a linear function, for a given linear function, the initial value is obtained at y-intercept. The y-intercept is the point where the graph cuts the y-axis. At this point the value of x is zero. Thus from the graph given, the point x=0 at y=2, hence the initial value is y=2.
Answer: y=2