If you 12 marshmallows to each 5 bags of marshmallows, and each bag started with the same number of marshmallows, the total number of marshmallows is given by the expression 5(x + 12). Identify an equivalent expression.

Clarence wants to buy a new car. he finds an ad for a car that costs 27,200 dollars. suppose his local sales tax is 7%. -how much would he have to pay? -what is the cost of the car including tax? -if clarence has 29,864 saved, can he pay cash to buy the car?