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Question 1016688: I was given this prompt: "A new car worth ​$20,000 is depreciating in value by ​$4,000 per year.
Write a formula that models the​ car's value,​ y, in​ dollars, after x years."
I'm not positive how to write this as an equation. A little help? Thanks.

Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Car's value y = $20000 - $4000*x.


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