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25 September, 23:56

Zachary purchased a computer for $1 200 on a payment plan. Two months after he purchased the computer, his balance was $920. Five months after he purchased the computer, his balance was $500. What is an equation that models the balance y after x months? Write in slope intercept form.

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  1. 26 September, 00:11
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    Y=kx+b.

    for this question.

    920=2k+b (function 1)

    500=5k+b (function 2)

    use function 2 - function 1, we get

    -420=3k

    k=-140

    back to function 1

    920=2 * (-140) + b

    b=920+280

    b=1200

    Thus, y=-140x+1200
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