Write an equation for the linear function and use it to answer the given question.
-The price of a particular model car is $10,171 today and rises with time at a constant rate of $1146 per year. How much will a new car cost in 4.1 years?
A) $p = 10,171 \mathrm { t } - 1146 ; \$ 40,555.10$
B) $p = 10,171 + 1146 \mathrm { t }$; $\$ 14,869.60$
C) $p = 10,171 - 1146 \mathrm { t }$; \$5472.40
D) $p = 1146 + 10,171 \mathrm { t } ; \$ 42,847.10$

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The correct equation for the price $p$ of the car after $t$ years is $p = 10,171 + 1146t$, and plugging in $t = 4.1$ gives the correct future price.

Write an Equation for the Linear Function and Use It p=10,171t−1146;$40,555.10p = 10,171 \mathrm { t } - 1146 ; \$ 40,555.10p=10,171t−1146;$40,555.10

Write an Equation for the Linear Function and Use It $p = 10,171 \mathrm { t } - 1146 ; \$ 40,555.10$