Question

the line crosses the vertical axis at the point (0, 40). the vertical intercept is 40. a vertical intercept of 40 tells us that after
square months, she spent
square dollars for her gym membership.

Explanation:

The vertical intercept (0, 40) corresponds to x=0 (number of months) and y=40 (money spent). This represents the initial cost at 0 months.

Answer:

0 months, she spent 40 dollars for her gym membership.