Raven’s parents bought a 20’ ski boat for $22,000. After 2 years, the boat was worth 17,500. Using x as the number of years and y as the boat value, graph the two points.

Part 1: [2 points] Describe the slope of the line which connects the two points.

Part 2: [3 points] How can your graph be used to predict the value of the boat in 5 years?

Part 3: [2 points] What is the projected boat value in 5 years?

Question

Raven’s parents bought a 20’ ski boat for $22,000. After 2 years, the boat was worth 17,500. Using x as the number of years and y as the boat value, graph the two points.

Part 1: [2 points] Describe the slope of the line which connects the two points.

Part 2: [3 points] How can your graph be used to predict the value of the boat in 5 years?

Part 3: [2 points] What is the projected boat value in 5 years?

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Point one: (0,22000)
Point Two: (2,17500)

the_fizicx99 · Answer

So to find the slope use the slope formula: M = y2-y1/x2-1

anonymous · Answer

The equation describing the boat value is y=-2250x+22000. 1) The slope of the line is steady and equal to -2250, the graph is linear. 2) For x=5, we can find on the graph the value of the boat in 5 years. [ 3) The value of the boat in 5 years will be $10,750. ]

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Now you plug in your value's. Help you as you go

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Do you still want an explanation or just stick with @jaden8 's ?

ttp · Answer

You can explain :)

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Well yea xD plug in yours values: 17500-22000/2-0 
-4,500/2
-2,250
Hold on brb