Select the correct answer. In 2001, the value of a plot of land is $12,000. Each year, the value of the plot increases by 8%.

Which equation accurately describes the value of the plot, f(x), x years after 2001?

A.

B.

C.

D.

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Taking the equation for this we can see that A is using 8 to multiply. 8% = 0.08. But since the percent is increases it would be 1.08. So we can see that it cant be A, this applys for B as well. For D it says 1.8 which is close but that would be 80% not 8%. So now we can see that C is the answer.

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answer:

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

discussion:

this ones a bit interesting. given a(n) = 5 - 3n consider this:

a(n-1) = 5 - 3(n-1)

          = (5 - 3n) + 3             => but a(n) = 5 - 3n, the first term

          = a(n)   + 3                 => subtract 3 from both sides

a(n-1) -3 = a(n)  

or

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

you,

mrb