The value of a used car, in dollars, is modeled by the function defined by , where is the value of the car years after it was purchased new. Of the following, which is the best interpretation of the equation ?
The value of the car is predicted to be $5 after 12000 years.
The value of the car is predicted to be $12000 after 5 years.
The car is predicted to lose $12000 of its value in the first 5 years.
The value of the car decreases by $5 each year for the first 12000 years.
