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Sami’s mom went to the mall last Monday and decided that she wants to purchase a new computer soon. She read online that the pri

ce of the computer is expected to be in alignment with the following linear model. In this model, x represents the number of weeks since last Monday, and y represents the price of the computer. Interpret the y-intercept.

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frozen [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

The y-intercept represents the price of the computer last Monday.

Step-by-step explanation:

The y-intercept is the point on a graph where x equals zero. Also, the y-intercept is the output value in an equation when x equals zero.

In this situation, x represents the number of days since last Monday. So, when x equals zero, no time has passed.

Therefore, the y-intercept represents the price of the computer last Monday.

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