Question

The value of Mr. Cox’s car x years after its purchase is given by the function,
V(x) = 20,000(0.85)x. Approximately, what was the value of Mr. Cox’s car 5 years after its purchase?

Answer 1

can you help me please!!!!!!!

Answer 2

I dont understand how to get the answer for ^^^^^^^^ problem......
Similar Problem: The value of Mr. Cox's car x years after its purchase is given by the function, V(x) = 30,000(0.90)x. Approximately, what was the value of Mr. Cox's car 5 years after its purchase?

V(x) = 30,000(0.90)x
V(x) = 30,000(0.90)5
V(x) = 30,000(0.59049)
V(x) = 177147

Answer 3

It should look like this: 20,000(0.85)(5) Just multiply across and you'll get the answer! X represents the number of years so you switch 5 with x and you're good to go

Answer 4

20,000x0.85x5?

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Yup, go for it.

Answer 7

ok can you help me with another one ?

Answer 8

Sure thing.