Question

tori purchased a new treadmill for her gym, funky fitness. the treadmills value changed over time. this situation can be modeled as a linear relationship. graph of treadmills value over years since purchase complete the statement that describes the situation. tori paid $1,200 for the new treadmill. the treadmills value dropdown with $600, $900, $1,200, $1,500 per year.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial value

The y-intercept (x=0) is $1,200, so initial cost is $1,200.

Step2: Calculate annual decrease

At x=10, value is $600. Slope = $\frac{600 - 1200}{10 - 0} = -60$. So it decreases by $60/year.

Answer:

Tori paid $1,200 for the new treadmill. The treadmill's value decreases by $60 per year.