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The graph shows the yearly balance, in dollars, in an investment account.

5,000
4,000
3,000
amount in dollars
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2.000
1,000
0
2
4
12
14
6 8 10
number of years
a. What is the initial balance in the account?

User Pathead
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Take 2 points

  • (0,5000)
  • (2,4000)

Slope:-


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow m=(4000-5000)/(2)=-500

Equation in point slope form


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow y-5000=-500(x)


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow y=-500x+5000

  • Initial amount=y intercept=5000
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