The function f defined by f(t)=14t+9 gives the estimated length, in inches, of a pothos plant t months after Shruti purchased it. Which of the following is the best interpretation of 9 in this context?
Shruti will keep the pothos plant for 9 months.
A
The pothos plant is expected to grow 9 inches each month.
B
The pothos plant is expected to grow to a maximum length of 9 inches.
C
The estimated length of the pothos plant was 9 inches when Shruti purchased it.