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-An Investment Is Worth $\$ 3228$ In 1994 by 1999 It Has Grown To 3228

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-An investment is worth $\$ 3228$ in 1994. By 1999 it has grown to $\$ 4078$ . Let y be the value of the investment in the year $x$ , where $x = 0$ represents 1994 . Write a linear equation that models the value of the investment in the year x.

• A) \(y = - 170 x + 4928\)
• B) \(y = - 170 x + 3228\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 170 } x + 3228\)
• D) \(y = 170 x + 3228\)

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