Question

Tony started a blanket business. He purchased a sewing machine and some fabric to get started, and then sold each blanket for the same price. The expression −450+12x represents the profit that Tony has earned based on the number of blankets sold.
Which expression represents the total amount Tony earns from selling blankets?



12x

12

−450+12x

x

Answer 1

12x is the correct answer

Answer 2

−450+12x


you want the total amount of money he earns, which means the amount he makes from selling. If he doesn't sell enough, he will lose money

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