A sub shop purchases a used pizza oven for $885.After 5 years,the oven will have to be replaced.Select the linear equation giving the value V of the equipment during the 5 years it will be in use. ?
A) $V = - 177 + 885 t$
B) $V = - 177 t - 885$
C) $V = 177 t - 885$
D) $V = 177 t + 885$
E) $V = - 177 t + 885$ ?

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The value of the oven decreases linearly over 5 years from its purchase price of $885. Since it will be worth $0 after 5 years, it depreciates at a rate of $885 / 5 = $177 per year. Thus, the correct equation is $V = -177t + 885$, where $t$ is the time in years.

A Sub Shop Purchases a Used Pizza Oven for $885 V=−177+885tV = - 177 + 885 tV=−177+885t

A Sub Shop Purchases a Used Pizza Oven for $885 $V = - 177 + 885 t$