A negative number in this wouldn't be applicable.
Johnny started out with $2,745 in the beginning, EARNING (This being the key word) interest each year. Therefore, he comes out with $39,974, not being a negative number.
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The answer to the selected problem is: that is a linear equation.
2/22 to simplify 1/11 not sure though but I think that’s the answer u can double check though