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

V(x) = 20,000(0.85)x.

substitute, x = 5 in the equation and simplify to find the value...

Answer 2

well i did 20000(0.85)^5 = 8874 what do i do after that

Answer 3

nopes.. multiply.. do not raise to th epower..

Answer 4

what is it i multiply?

Answer 5

V(x) = 20,000(0.85)x.
V(5) = 20,000 (0.85) * 5

V (5) = 85000

Answer 6

so the answer is V(5)=85000?

Answer 7

yup.. u understood ??

Answer 8

yep i sure do thanks :)

Answer 9

w/c,.