Question

myles is tracking the growth of his palm tree. it was 62 inches when he bought it, and it has grown 6 inches per year. what does the initial value represent? what is the input for the initial value? what is the output for the initial value? (with a chart showing number of years and height of tree (in) with rows: 0 - 62, 1 - 68, 2 - 74, 3 - 80, 4 - 86)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Initial Value Meaning

The initial value in a growth context (like linear growth here) for the tree's height. At year 0 (when bought), height is 62. So initial value (62) represents the tree's height when Myles bought it (height at 0 years, start height).

Step2: Input for Initial Value

Input is the "Number of Years" (independent variable). At initial value, years = 0 (from table, row with 0 years).

Step3: Output for Initial Value

Output is "Height of Tree (in)". From table, at 0 years, height is 62 inches.

Answer:

• What does the initial value represent? The height of the tree when Myles bought it (or the tree's height at 0 years).
• What is the input for the initial value? 0 (number of years)
• What is the output for the initial value? 62 (inches, height of tree)