The first thing we must do in this case is to define the variables.
We have then:
v: the value of the bicycle
t: years
The standard equation of the line is:
v-vo = m (t-to)
The slope is:
m = (v2-v1) / (t2-t1)
Substituting values:
m = (640-850) / (3-0)
m = -70
We choose an ordered pair:
(to, vo) = (0, 850)
Substituting values:
v-850 = -70 (t-0)
Rewriting:
v = -70t + 850
Answer:
assuming it decreases in value by the same amount each year, a linear equation for the value of the bicycle, v, when it is t years old is:
v = -70t + 850
Answer:
In 4 months, they will both have 132 stamps.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = # of months
52 + 20x = 68 + 16x
4x = 16
x = 4
Plug x value into both expressions and see if it checks out
52 + 20(4) = 68 + 16(4)
52 + 80 = 68 + 64
132 = 132
