Let
t-------> the time in minutes
y------> the distance from home for an ant in feet
we know that
y = 4t + 2
In this linear equation
the slope m is equal to
m = 4 [tex]\frac{feet}{minute}[/tex]
The y-intercept is equal to--------> 2
in this problem the y-intercept is the value of the distance in feet when the value of the time in minutes is zero
so
The y-intercept is equal to--------> 2 feet
therefore
the answer is the option
D. The ant started out 2 feet from its home
