Tommy has some money at home from his graduation modeled by the function h(x) = 350. He read about a bank that has savings accounts that accrue interest according to the function s(x) = (1.04)^(x − 1). Tommy is thinking about putting his money into the savings account to gain interest. Using complete sentences, explain to Tommy how he can combine his functions to create a new function, and explain what this new function means.

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misty1212 · Answer

HI!!

misty1212 · Answer

this is the fifth or sixth time i have seen this question, it is really horribly written
wondering if this is one of those FLVS questions?

toribyrd33 · Answer

It is

misty1212 · Answer

the answer you are looking for is to "multiply" because what you need is 
$$350\times (1.04)^{x-1}$$

misty1212 · Answer

they really need some serious help in the florida education system
are the real schools even worse?

toribyrd33 · Answer

They're not as bad. I mean they don't ask these kinds of confusing questions

misty1212 · Answer

then you should insist on going to one !

toribyrd33 · Answer

I go part time actually. I take my academics online because sometimes I get job offers and I don't want to miss class and fall behind

misty1212 · Answer

sounds reasonable
in any case what you need to do is multiply these . not sure how to formulate a complete sentence for "multiply" i will leave that up to you
good luck!

toribyrd33 · Answer

Thank you!!