Answer: If you are suppose to write an algebraic expression it is: 5 - 2x = 3x - 5 If you are suppose to solve the answer is: 5-2x=3x-5 -2x=3x-10 -5x=-10 x=2
She sells the car for 115% of the value of the car, because she wants a 15% profit. 115% of 12000 is the same as 12000*1.15, since 115% is eqaul to 1.15. 12000*1.15 = 13800