The equation V = -2000t + 20,000 describes the value in dollars of a certain model of car after it is t years old. If a car is worth $14,000, find the age of the car.
a.
5 years
c.
3 years
b.
4 years
d.
2 years

Question

The equation V = -2000t + 20,000 describes the value in dollars of a certain model of car after it is t years old.  If a car is worth $14,000, find the age of the car.
a.
5 years
c.
3 years
b.
4 years
d.
2 years

texaschic101 · Answer

14000 = - 2000t + 20000
now, just solve for t