The table below models the cost, y, of using a high- efficiency washing machine and a standard washing
machine over x number of years,
Which equation represents the cost of the high-
efficiency washing machine over a given number of
years?
Which equation represents the cost of the standard
washing machine over a given number of years?
Number of
Years
High-
Efficiency
Cost ($)
Standard
Cost ($)
After how many years of use would the washing
machines cost the same amount?
Which washing machine would be the more practical
purchase if kept for 9 years?
1
525
430
2
550
460
3
575
490
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