OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.9 Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Exercise 26 · Algebra · Rational expressions
Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Exercise 26
Write an inverse variation equation to solve the following problems.
A car’s value varies inversely with its age. Jackie bought a 10 year old car for $2,400.
ⓐ Write the equation that relates the car’s value to its age.
ⓑ What will be the value of Jackie’s car when it is 15 years old?
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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.9 Use Direct and Inverse Variation · Exercise 26
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