HELP!!!!!!!!! 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? Round to the nearest dollar.

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HELP!!!!!!!!! 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?  Round to the nearest dollar.

anonymous · Answer

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

mertsj · Answer

Isn't that x supposed to be an exponent?

anonymous · Answer

The one at the end yes (0.85)^x

anonymous · Answer

@Mertsj

anonymous · Answer

@heather040200 I already tried that and got it wrong .