Question

The balance in your college payment account,


G, is a function of the number of quarters, x, you attend. Interpret the function G(x) = 15000 – 5000x in words. How many quarters of college can you pay for until this account is empty?

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Answer 1

Answer:

G function

quarter=X

Step-by-step explanation:

5000x -five thousands

G(x)=15000

15000+5000=G(x)

x=15000+5000

x=20000

x=20000

G=?

quarters=20000

divide 15000/5000=3

quarters=3

Answer 2

3 quarters are left that you can pay for until this account is empty.

Given:

G, is a function of the number of quarters, x, you attend. G(x) = 15000 – 5000x

Objective:

To interpret the given function words and to find the number of quarters of college that you can pay for until this account is empty.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given function is G(x) = 15000 – 5000x .

The slope is -5000.

The initial value is 15000.

Number of quarters:

15000=5000x

Solve for x.

x=15000/5000

x=3

quarters=3

Hence, the number of quarters is 3.

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