An investment is worth $3518 in 1995. By 2000 it has grown to $5553. Let y be the value of the investment in the year x, where x = 0 represents 1995. Write a linear equation that models the value of the investment in the year x.

A. y = - 407x + 7588

B. y = 1/407 x + 3518

C. y = - 407x + 3518

D. y = 407x + 3518

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Junior Mack

Mathematics

21 November, 21:47

An investment is worth $3518 in 1995. By 2000 it has grown to $5553. Let y be the value of the investment in the year x, where x = 0 represents 1995. Write a linear equation that models the value of the investment in the year x.

A. y = - 407x + 7588

B. y = 1/407 x + 3518

C. y = - 407x + 3518

D. y = 407x + 3518

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Myles Blevins · Answer 1

Since the value of the investment in the year 1995 is 3518

So the answer is

B. y = 1/407 x + 3518

Which represents the value of 3518

Check

From 1995 to 2000=5 years

Y=5/407+3518

Y=3518