Answer:
The combined value of the two cards is [tex]V(x)=82(1.03)^x[/tex].
Step-by-step explanation:
The exponential growth function is defined as
[tex]P(x)=P_0(1+r)^x[/tex]
Where, P₀ is initial value, r is growth rate and x is number of years.
The initial value of pitcher's card is $44 and the value of card is expected to increase by 3% per year. The value of pitcher's card after x years is
[tex]F(x)=44(1+0.03)^x[/tex]
[tex]F(x)=44(1.03)^x[/tex]
The initial value of catcher's card is $38 and the value of card is expected to increase by 3% per year. The value of catcher's card after x years is
[tex]G(x)=38(1+0.03)^x[/tex]
[tex]G(x)=38(1.03)^x[/tex]
The combined value of two cards is defined as
[tex]V(x)=F(x)+G(x)[/tex]
[tex]V(x)=44(1.03)^x+38(1.03)^x[/tex]
[tex]V(x)=(44+38)(1.03)^x[/tex]
[tex]V(x)=82(1.03)^x[/tex]
Therefore, the combined value of the two cards is [tex]V(x)=82(1.03)^x[/tex].