The equation representing the given situation is, <u>250 = 70x + 35</u>, where x is the number of cars washed by the company.
In the question, we are given that Scarlett made a profit of $250.00 with her mobile car wash company. She charged $75.00 per car wash and received $35.00 in tips, but also had to pay $5.00 in cleaning supplies per car.
We are asked to represent the situation with an equation.
We assume the number of cars washed by the company to be x.
Charge for washing 1 car = $75.00.
Cost for cleaning supplies for 1 car = $5.00.
Thus the profit on the wash of 1 car = $75.00 - $5.00 = $70.00.
The total profit received by the company, on washing x number of cars = $70x.
The tips received = $35.00.
Thus, the total profit of the company = $(70x + 35).
But, the total profit is given to be $250.00.
Thus, we get an equation, 250 = 70x + 35.
Thus, the equation representing the given situation is, <u>250 = 70x + 35</u>, where x is the number of cars washed by the company.
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