SOLUTION: A formula in the form: y = mx + b models the vaule, y, of a new car x years after the initial purchase in 2000. Would you expect m to be positive, negative, or zero? please explain
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Question 760259: A formula in the form: y = mx + b models the vaule, y, of a new car x years after the initial purchase in 2000. Would you expect m to be positive, negative, or zero? please explain your answer. Thank you so much.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A formula in the form: y = mx + b models the vaule, y, of a new car x years after the initial purchase in 2000. Would you expect m to be positive, negative, or zero?
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The value of most cars decreases with age --> m < 0
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