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Answer 1

The depreciating value of a semi-truck can be modeled by y = Ao(0.83)x, where y is the remaining value of the semi, x is the time in years, and it depreciates at 17% per year.

What is the value of the truck initially, Ao, and how would the graph change if the initial value was only $50,000?

A. $70,000, and the graph would have a y-intercept at 50,000
B. $60,000, and the graph would have a y-intercept at 70,000
C. $70,000, and the graph would fall at a slower rate to the right
D. $70,000, and the graph would fall at a faster rate to the right

Answer 2

@Hero

Answer 3

@PirateKing1999

Answer 4

The initial represents the beginning or in this case the "starting point". When looking at the graph, the y-intercept will represent (0, 70,000). So this eliminates B. However, it says how would it change if the "initial" value was 50,000. If it represents the price "before" the remaining value started depreciating, then I'll agree with A. (sorry for responding late)