Mashaal Masha
Mashaal Masha
 Mar 24, 2024
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Caleb used juice to make popsicles. The function $f(\bm{x})=-5\bm{x}+30$ approximates the volume, in fluid ounces, of juice. Caleb had remaining after making $\bm{x}$ popsicles. Which statement is the best interpretation of the $y$-intercept of the graph of $\bm{y}=\bm{f}(\bm{x})$ in the $xy$-plane in this context?
Difficulty: Medium
A: 

Caleb used approximately 5 fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.

B: 

Caleb had approximately 5 fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.

C: 

Caleb had approximately 30 fluid ounces of juice when he began to make the popsicles.

D: 

Caleb used approximately 30 fluid ounces of juice for each popsicle.

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