the value, v, of a shopkeepers inventory software program is given by v= -(1)/(3)t+5 where t is the number of years since the shopkeeper bought the program. What is the program worth 9 years after its first year purchased? Plot the point with the given t-value, 9.

Question

the value, v, of a shopkeepers inventory software program is given by v= -(1)/(3)t+5 where t is the number of years since the shopkeeper bought the program. What is the program worth 9 years after its first year purchased? Plot the point with the given t-value, 9.
after 9 years the program is worth $2
After how many years is the value of the software $3?

MathMate · Answer

Substitute $3 for v to get 3=-(1/3)t+5 Solve for t.