Answers:
1. The n-intercept is 12. That means after 12 visits the amount of money on the gift car is $0.
2. The A(n)-intercept is 150. Before the visits, the amount of money on the gift car is $150.
Solution:
Amount of money on the gift card after n number of visits: A(n)=$150-$12.50 n
A(n)=150-12.50 n
1. n-intercept
A(n)=0→150-12.50 n =0
Solving for n: Subtracting 150 both sides of the equation:
150-12.50 n-150 = 0-150
-12.50 n = -150
Dividing both sides of the equation by -12.50:
(-12.50 n) / (-12.50) = (-150) / (-12.50)
n=12
The n-intercept is n=12; for n=12→A(12)=0. Point (n, A(n))=(12,0)
2. A(n) intercept
n=0→A(0)=150-12.50 (0)
A(0)=150-0
A(0)=150
The A(n) intercept is 150; for n=0→A(0)=150. Point (n, A(n))=(0,150)
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-8x -8x
-2=4x-6
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x=1
