SOLUTION: A copier was purchased by a company for $9,500. After 2 years it is estimated that the value of the copier will be $8,300. If the value in dollars V and the time the copier has bee

Question 677090: A copier was purchased by a company for $9,500. After 2 years it is estimated that the value of the copier will be $8,300. If the value in dollars V and the time the copier has been in use t are related by a linear equation, find the equation that relates V and t.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A copier was purchased by a company for $9,500. After 2 years it is estimated that the value of the copier will be $8,300. If the value in dollars V and the time the copier has been in use t are related by a linear equation, find the equation that relates V and t.
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You have 2 points relating V and t: (0,9500) and (2,8300)
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slope = (8300-9500)/(2-0) = -1200/2 = -600
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intercept: 9500
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Equation:
V = -600t + 9500
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cheers,
Stan H.
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