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the equation V = -2000t + 20,000 describes the value in dollars of a certain model of car after it is t years old. If a car is worth $14,000, find the age of the car.
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the equation V = -2000t + 20,000 describes the value in dollars of a certain model of car after it is t years old. If a car is worth $14,000, find the age of the car.

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3 years

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User Luke Berry
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Hey there! :D

Plug in the value (V) and then solve.

14,000= -2000t+20,000

Subtract 20,000 from both sides.

-6,000= -2000t

Divide both sides by -2000.

t=3

The car is 3 years old.

I hope this helps!
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