Initial value

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Graph Interpretation.

Definition

The value of the dependent variable at the starting point, represented by the y-intercept.

Exam Context

Initial value appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Graph Interpretation and Real-World Graphs.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Graph Interpretation Real-World Graphs

Study Pathways

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Graph Interpretation

Real-World Graphs

Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Growth and Decay

Exponential Growth and Decay

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Real-World Graphs

Graph Interpretation • Real-World Graphs

Revise note

Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Exponential Growth and Decay Modeling

Growth and Decay • Exponential Growth and Decay

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Accumulated interest Average speed Compound interest Constant of proportionality

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