The table shows the remaining value, , in thousands of dollars, of a car years after it was purchased. The relationship between and is linear.
| Years (t) | Value (V(t)) (in thousands of dollars) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 15 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 4 | 11 |
What does the slope of the function represent in this context?
The initial purchase price of the car in thousands of dollars.
The number of years it takes for the car's value to reach zero.
The annual decrease in the car's value in thousands of dollars.
The total decrease in the car's value over 4 years.
