Question

The graph below models the value of a $20,000 car t years after it was purchased.

https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3108-01-06/mc020-1.jpg

Which statement best describes why the value of the car is a function of the number of years since it was purchased?
A) Each car value, y, is associated with exactly one time, t.
B) Each time, t, is associated with exactly one car value, y.
C) The rate at which the car decreases in value is not constant.
D) There is no time, t, at which the value of the car is 0.

Answer 1

May I help?

Answer 2

I would love some help!

Answer 3

With my pleasure!

What do you think?

Answer 4

Can you choose more than one?

Answer 5

I am thinking A or B

Answer 6

No, just one answer.

Answer 7

I think -and I sure - that it is not A nor B
;;)

Answer 8

Both C and D seem correct although I think it could be C?

Answer 9

Why?

Because the curve has no constant value of slope!

If A or B were correct, then the graph would be like that::