Answer:
Option B) The height, in inches, of a typical apple tree
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x----> the number of years, after the tree was planted
y ---> the height in inches, of a typical golden delicious apple tree
we have

Remember that
The y-intercept is the value of y when the value of x is equal to zero
In this problem
The y-intercept is the height of the tree when it was planted (x=0)
F (1) - f (-1) / 1- (-1) = -1 -3 / 1+1 = -4/2 = -2
/ are fractions the equal signs should break them up, hope this helps.