Question

A $890 computer loses value at a rate of about $25 per month. Equation Y equals 890-25X represents the value of the computer after X months. Identify and interpret the x and y intercepts. Explain how you can use the intercepts to help you graph the equation

Answer 1

x-int. (35.6, 0)

represents number of

yrs before computer has

no value; y-int. (0, 890)

represents initial value;

Plot intercepts, draw

line through them.

Explanation: