Write all linear equations in slope-intercept form.
-A house was purchased for $83,000. After 6 years the value of the house was $101,000. Find a linear equation that models the value of the house after x years.
A) $y = 6 x + 83,000$
B) $y = 3000 x$
C) $y = 3000 x + 83,000$
D) $y = 101,000$

Question

Write all linear equations in slope-intercept form.
-A house was purchased for $83,000. After 6 years the value of the house was $101,000. Find a linear equation that models the value of the house after x years. 
A) $y = 6 x + 83,000$
B) $y = 3000 x$
C) $y = 3000 x + 83,000$
D) $y = 101,000$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope (rate of change in value) is calculated as $\frac{101,000 - 83,000}{6} = 3,000$. The y-intercept (initial value) is the purchase price, $83,000. Thus, the equation is $y = 3000x + 83,000$.

Write All Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form y=6x+83,000y = 6 x + 83,000y=6x+83,000

Write All Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form $y = 6 x + 83,000$