The value of a collectible coin can be represented by the equation y = 2x + 9.74, where x represents the number of years that Consuello has owned the coin and y represents the total value, in dollars, of the coin. What was the value of the coin when Consuello originally purchased it?
a)$4.87
b)$7.74
c)$9.74
d)$19.48

Question

The value of a collectible coin can be represented by the equation y = 2x + 9.74, where x represents the number of years that Consuello has owned the coin and y represents the total value, in dollars, of the coin. What was the value of the coin when Consuello originally purchased it?
a)$4.87
b)$7.74
c)$9.74
d)$19.48

mrnood · Answer

when the coin was purchased the number of years owned was 0 (zero) i.e. x = 0

so calculate the value of

2x+9.74 
  
when x = 0 to get the answer

anonymous · Answer

thanks