Can someone explain to me how to get the answer to this? I already have the answer I just need someone to show me how to get to it, step by step if possible.

The exponential decay graph shows the expected depreciation for a new boat, selling for $3500, over 10 years.

a.Write an exponential function for the graph.
b.Use the function to find the value of the boat after 9.5 years.

answer: Estimates for a and b may vary. Sample: y = 3500(0.75); about 250
a. y = 3500 (0.76)^x

b. y(9.5) ≈ 258.11

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Can someone explain to me how to get the answer to this? I already have the answer I just need someone to show me how to get to it, step by step if possible.

The exponential decay graph shows the expected depreciation for a new boat, selling for $3500, over 10 years.

a.Write an exponential function for the graph. 
b.Use the function to find the value of the boat after 9.5 years.

answer: Estimates for a and b may vary. Sample: y = 3500(0.75); about 250
a. y = 3500 (0.76)^x

b. y(9.5) ≈ 258.11

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