Caleb used approximately fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.
Caleb had approximately fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.
Caleb had approximately fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.
Caleb used approximately fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. An equation that defines a linear function can be written in the form , where represents the slope and represents the y-intercept, , of the line of in the xy-plane. The function is linear. Therefore, the graph of the given function in the xy-plane has a y-intercept of . It's given that gives the approximate volume, in fluid ounces, of juice Caleb had remaining after making popsicles. It follows that the y-intercept of means that Caleb had approximately fluid ounces of juice remaining after making popsicles. In other words, Caleb had approximately fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.
Desmos solution:
Note: Since f(0)=30, Caleb had approximately 30 fluid ounces of juice before making any popsicles.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is an interpretation of the slope, rather than the y-intercept, of the graph of in the xy-plane.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.