Answer:
[tex]x[/tex] stands for number of cars washed.
The answer is option 3. The number of cars washed.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is incomplete so, the complete question is below:
[tex]The\ equation\ 4x - 45 = y \ is\ used\ to\ find\ your\ profit,\ y,\ in\ dollars\ from\ buying[/tex]
[tex]\ \$45\ of\ supplies\ and\ washing\ cars\ for\ \$4\ each.\ What\ does\ the\ x\ stand\ for?[/tex]
1. The cost of the supplies (in dollars)
2. The total profit (in dollars)
3. The number of cars washed
4. The cost (in dollars) per car
Now, to find [tex]x[/tex] stand for.
The equation used to get profit is:
[tex]4x-45=y[/tex]
As, given $4 is the money for washing cars each.
So, [tex]x[/tex] here is the number of cars washed.
Hence, [tex]x[/tex] stands for number of cars washed.
Thus, the answer is option 3. The number of cars washed.
