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Robert bought a car that was two years old for $23,300. After owning it for three years he sold it for $18,500. The car depreciates linearly. Write an equation that represents this depreciation. Use the equation to estimate the value of the car when it is ten years old. How much does the car depreciate?

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Answer:

23,000 = 3x + 18,500

Explanation:

23000-18500=4500

x = 1500

15000 = 10x

23000-10000=13000

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