A computer manufacturer built a new facility for assembling computers. There were construction and new equipment costs. The company paid for these costs and made combined profits of $80 million after 4 years, while profits increased $60 million per year. Select the correct graph of this function.

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wanell · Answer

Given a point (4,80) and a slope, m = 60, these can be used to formulate the equation of the graph. Using the point-slope formula:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 80 = 60(x - 4)
y - 80 = 60x - 240
y = 60x -160

Taking the x and y-intercepts:

At y = 0

0 = 60x - 160
x = 2.7

At x = 0

y = 60(0) - 160
y = -160

Therefore, you could state that there is a graph of a line that has a y intercept that is approximately negative $160 million and an x intercept that is approximately 2.7 years.

shanan1234 · Answer

My choice options are limited and i don't exactly know how to get the graphs so that I can show you what they are. Could I explain what they look like to you?

shanan1234 · Answer

I figured it out thanks so much for your help! :)