which graph represents a function with an initial value of \\(\\frac{1}{2}\\)?

which graph represents a function with an initial value of \\(\\frac{1}{2}\\)?

which graph represents a function with an initial value of \\(\\frac{1}{2}\\)?

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Understand Initial Value

The initial value of a function (at ( x = 0 )) is the ( y )-intercept, i.e., the value of ( y ) when ( x = 0 ). We need to find the graph where ( y(0)=\frac{1}{2}=0.5 ).

Step2: Check Each Graph's ( y )-intercept

  • First graph: ( y(0) = 0.25 ) (not 0.5).
  • Second graph: ( y(0) = 0.4 ) (not 0.5).
  • Third graph: ( y(0) = 0.5 ) (matches ( \frac{1}{2} )).
  • Fourth graph: ( y(0) = 0.6 ) (not 0.5).

Answer: The Third Graph (the one with ( (0, 0.5) ) and ( (1, 2.5) ))