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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

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12x is the correct answer
User Errol Fitzgerald
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−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

hope this helps
User DT Sawant
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