The line graph below displays the average value of a 2000 Toyota Camry since the year 2000. A trendline has been added to the data. V represents value in dollars of the car and t represents the time in years since 2000.
a. Consider the variables “Value” and “time”. Which variable is the independent variable and which variable is the dependent variable?
b. Find an equation for the value as a function of the number of years since 2000.
c. Write a sentence that identifies and interprets the y intercept of the trendline. Use
appropriate units.
d. Write a sentence that identifies and interprets the slope of the trendline. Use
appropriate units.
e. Use the equation of the trendline to predict the value of the car in 2017. Use your
appropriate units. Show your work.
