SOLUTION: A copier was purchased by a company for $7,500. After 5 years it is estimated that the value of the copier will be $4,500. If the value in dollars V and the time the copier has bee
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Question 1018036: A copier was purchased by a company for $7,500. After 5 years it is estimated that the value of the copier will be $4,500. 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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Daniel H. Jack Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Plot on the vertical axis
Plot on the horizontal axis
You are given 2 points on the line:
( 0, 7500 ) and
( 5, 4500 )
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Use the general point-slope formula:
Multiply both sides by
Dividfe both sides by
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check answer:
( 0,7500 )
and
( 5, 4500 )
OK
