The table shows the temperature of a greenhouse where the temperature was taken after x hours. Greenhouse Temperature Hour, x Temperature (ºF), y 0 50 5 60 8 66 9 68 13 76 15 80 When these data are graphed on a coordinate grid, the points all lie on the same line. Complete the statements below about the data by selecting the correct choice from each drop-down menu. The initial value, or y-intercept, of the linear function is and represents the starting . The rate of change is and represents .
The initial value, or y-intercept, of the linear function is 50 and represents the starting temperature.
The rate of change is 2 and represents the increase in temperature per hour.