Use Net Force Equation.
Fnet = F1 + F2 + F3 + F4
In which the following main forces in play are:
F1 = Gravitational Force
F2 = Normal Force
F3 = Thrust Force
F4 = Air resistance
Since this is assumed to happen on a flat surface, the gravitational and normal forces cancel out. So we are left with:
Fnet = F(thrust) + F(air resistance)
Now we can use this equation to solve for the net force.
Fnet = 10N [right] + 7N [left]
Fnet = 10N [right] - 7N [right]
Fnet = 3N [right].
Therefore, the total net force acting on this car would be 3N [right]
