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The equation V=-2000t+23,000 describes the value in dollars of a certain model of car after it is t years old. If a car is worth $7,000, find the age of the car.
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The equation V=-2000t+23,000 describes the value in dollars of a certain model of car after it is t years old. If a car is worth $7,000, find the age of the car.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V=-2000t+23,000
7000=-2000t+23,000
7000-23,000=-2000t
-16000=-2000t
-2000t = -16000
t = -16000/(-2000)
t = 8
The car is 8 years old.
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