SOLUTION: A car salesperson earns a base salary plus commission for every car he sells. The expression shows the amount the salesperson earns, if he sells x cars in a month. 2,000 + 1,000

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Question 1151881: A car salesperson earns a base salary plus commission for every car he sells. The expression shows the amount the salesperson earns, if he sells x cars in a month.
2,000 + 1,000x

If the salesman doesn't sell a car, how much money does he earn for the month?
A) $0
B) $1,000
Eliminate
C) $2,000
D) $3,000

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The expression shows the amount the salesperson earns, if he sells x cars in a month.
2000+%2B+1000x-> means the salesperson earns 2000 + commission 1000x
If the salesman doesn't sell a car, means x=0
then 2000+%2B+1000%2A0=2000
so, he earn 2000 for the month
answer: C) $2000