document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=440461>Question 440461</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please answer this question, I am SO lost.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "SendUP Graphics brought a computer for $3800.  The value V(t) of the computer depreciates at a rate of $50 per month.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Formulate a linear function for the value V(t) of the computer after t months.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Use the model to determine the value of the computer after 10 1/2 months.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thanks in advance </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #304257 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=richard1234><B>richard1234(7193)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=richard1234><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=richard1234><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=304257\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> After one month, the price of the computer would be $3750. After two months, the price would be $3700, and so on.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The function can be modeled as V(t) = 3800 - 50t (it's linear, and satisfies the given conditions). From this, V(10.5) = 3800 - 50(10.5) = $3275. </SPAN>\n" );
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