An investment is worth $3518 in 1995. By 2000 it has grown to $5553. Let y be the value of the investment in the year x, where x = 0 represents 1995. Write a linear equation that models the value of the investment in the year x.
A. y = -407x + 7588

B. y = x + 3518

C. y = -407x + 3518

D. y = 407x + 3518

Question

An investment is worth $3518 in 1995. By 2000 it has grown to $5553. Let y be the value of the investment in the year x, where x = 0 represents 1995. Write a linear equation that models the value of the investment in the year x. 
 A. y = -407x + 7588  
 
 B. y =  x + 3518  
 
 C. y = -407x + 3518  
 
 D. y = 407x + 3518

anonymous · Answer

b is supposed to y=$$\frac{ 1 }{ 407 }$$x+3518