The answer is c. Hope this helps
the answer to this is x= -1
Answer:
d. $10,234.80
Step-by-step explanation:
we are given
The equipment will cost $26,000
so, Amount is $26000
A=26000
should be invested today at 12%
r=12%=0.12
It is compounded semiannually
so, n=2
t=8
now, we can use formula

now, we can plug values

now, we can solve for P

The smallest root is -5. The other is 3.
You can get these by factoring. The easiest way to do so is by pulling out a 4 first and then using your normal factoring patterns.